Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Budget 2026: Focus on Infrastructure and Agriculture
The government is preparing to present the Union Budget for 2026-27 on February 1.
This budget is important because it will decide how the government spends money on different things like farms, roads, and schools.
Farmers and industry leaders are hoping the budget will include promises to help them, like increasing the loan limit for farmers and setting up missions to improve cotton production and high-yielding seeds.
The budget is also expected to focus on making sure people have enough money to spend, which will help the economy grow.
Experts are hoping the government will make it easier for businesses to grow and invest in new technologies.
The budget will also likely include increased spending on infrastructure, such as railways, roads, highways, defence, and digital public platforms, to boost growth and create jobs.
Everyone is waiting to see what the budget will bring.
The Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on February 1, focusing on fiscal deficit improvement and policy stability.
Several agriculture sector promises from the previous budget, such as raising the loan limit under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme and launching missions for cotton productivity and high-yielding seeds, are yet to be implemented.
Industry bodies and economists expect the budget to prioritise targeted support, consumption push, and policy stability over headline-grabbing capex announcements.
Key areas of focus include consumer boost, fiscal and policy support, MSME growth, defence investment boost, and a railways and infrastructure package.
The agriculture sector, which employs 45% of India's workforce but contributes only 18% to the GDP, is seeking increased investments in digital infrastructure, climate-resilient farming, and technology adoption.
- Who
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Agriculture industry leaders, Industry bodies, Economists, Infrastructure experts
- What
- Presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 and expectations for the agriculture sector, overall economy, and infrastructure investments
- When
- February 1, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address key economic issues, including agriculture sector transformation, fiscal deficit improvement, policy stability, and infrastructure growth
- Budget Presentation Date
- February 1, 2026
- Loan Limit Under Modified Interest Subvention Scheme
- Rs 5 lakh (proposed)
- Income Tax Exemption Limit
- Rs 12 lakh
- Income Tax Exemption Limit for Salaried Taxpayers
- Rs 12.75 lakh
- Expected Tax Revenue Growth for FY27
- 11%
- Key Areas of Budget Focus
- Consumer boost, fiscal and policy support, MSME growth, defence investment boost, railways and infrastructure package
- Sector Workforce Contribution
- 45%
- Sector GDP Contribution
- 18%
Sources
FY27 Budget: agri industry seeks digital, climate-resilient push for growth
Union Budget 2026 27: Healthcare sector presses for policy depth over spend hikes
Budget 2026 looms, but key farm promises are still stuck on paper
Budget 2026 LIVE: Consumption push, fiscal discipline and policy stability in focus
Budget 2026: Can the government's focus on fiscal consolidation hurt India’s economic growth momentum? Experts' views
Will the new income tax regime get even sweeter for salaried taxpayers? – Firstpost
India Inc flags Budget levers to unlock private capex
Nasscom bats for tax clarity in upcoming budget
India’s Union Budget likely to stay steady, focus on tech and jobs: Economist
Budget 2026: Why are experts bullish on infrastructure stocks? Explained
Deloitte suggests credit boost for MSME exports, funds for critical mineral exploration in FY27 Budget
Budget 2026: Preventive care push to Nutraceutical manufacturing: 5 key asks by Healthcare sector
