Budget 2026: Sitharaman Presents Record 9th Budget, Focus on Infra, Growth
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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 14:08
Budget 2026: Sitharaman Presents Record 9th Budget, Focus on Infra, Growth
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026-27, a historic first, totaling 53.5 lakh crore rupees.
- •The budget emphasizes a strong, self-reliant India, focusing on infrastructure, tax relief, manufacturing, defense, and youth development.
- •Capital Expenditure increased by 9% to 12.2 lakh crore rupees, aiming to boost infrastructure projects like roads, railways, and airports.
- •Fiscal deficit targeted at 4.4% of GDP, with a goal to reduce it to 4.3% next year, demonstrating continued fiscal discipline.
- •Key announcements include Semiconductor Mission 2.0, Rare Earth Corridors, 10,000 crore for Bio-Pharma Shakti, and renewed Khelo India Mission.
Why It Matters: Budget 2026 prioritizes infrastructure, manufacturing, and fiscal discipline for a developed, self-reliant India.
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