Union Budget 2026: Infra stays king as capex scaled up to ₹12.2 lakh crore

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a significant boost to public spending. Capital expenditure will rise to 12.2 lakh crore in FY2026-27. This move underscores a continued focus on infrastructure-led growth. The government will prioritize developing infrastructure in cities with populations over five lakh. This includes tier-2 and tier-3 cities that are emerging as key growth centers.