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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
Infrastructure Financing
Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services, chaired a meeting to address financing challenges in the Infrastructure Sector. Key topics included financing gaps, barriers to Municipal bonds, capacity building, and data availability on defaults. The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development will consult stakeholders and report
Sustainable Development
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, chaired a workshop in New Delhi focusing on innovative policy interventions for sustainable highway development. The discussions emphasized the construction of ring roads and bypasses to alleviate urban congestion, alongside adopting value capture financing models and aligning infrastructure with city
NHAI
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched its inaugural 'Asset Monetization Strategy for the Road Sector' aimed at enhancing Public Private Partnerships and unlocking the value of operational National Highway assets. The strategy outlines a structured framework to mobilize capital through various financial instruments, including Toll-Operate-Transfer