As India gears up for Budget 2026, why construction must be seen as a nation-building enabler

As India gears up for the Union Budget 2026, the focus shifts from building infrastructure to ensuring its durability and performance. The article emphasizes that construction quality is crucial for converting capital expenditure into long-term economic returns and national assets. This requires a move towards 'build to perform' rather than 'build and hand over' across all infrastructure sectors.