India's Infrastructure Boost with Union Budget 2026-27

The Union Budget 2026-27 signifies a significant leap in India's infrastructure financing, with public capital expenditure escalating to ₹12.2 lakh crore. Key strategies include the establishment of the Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund and City Economic Regions to enhance balanced urban development. The involvement of institutions like the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) has significantly mobilized capital flows while asset monetization through InvITs and REITs has recycled funds into new projects and attracted global investors.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link