Capex drive to power growth as Budget 2026 hikes investment to sustain growth & modernise logistics

Budget 2026: The government has proposed an 8.9% increase in capital spending for the next fiscal, reaching Rs 12.2 lakh crore, with a focus on asset creation in tier 2 and 3 cities. This move aims to stimulate private investment and maintain economic growth, particularly in infrastructure development, with significant allocations to roads and railways.