Budget 2026: Infrastructure Gets a Record Push to Drive Growth | Roads | Rail

The Union Budget 2026–27, presented on 01 February 2026, places infrastructure development at the core of India’s economic strategy, positioning it as a key driver of growth, employment, investment and connectivity under the vision of Viksit Bharat. Key Infrastructure Announcements in Budget 2026 Record Capital Expenditure Capital expenditure increased to ₹12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026–27 Continued focus on long-term asset creation and economic multiplier effects Transport & Logistics Expansion of roads, highways and urban infrastructure New Dedicated Freight Corridor connecting easte and weste India Strong push for National Waterways and coastal shipping to promote greener logistics Private Investment & Asset Monetisation Proposal to set up an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund Encouraging private sector participation by reducing construction-phase risks Faster asset recycling through REITs for CPSE-owned real estate Urban & Regional Growth Focus on Tier-II and Tier-III cities as emerging growth centres Development of City Economic Regions (CERs) with dedicated funding Improved last-mile connectivity to boost tourism and local economies These measures aim to create a mode , resilient and future-ready infrastructure ecosystem, supporting sustained economic growth and employment generation across India.