Centre Plans ₹30,000 Crore Investment in NIIF

“I see 2026 as the year when the infrastructure story in India will become more output-driven than policy-driven.”

“The system is maturing, and the focus is shifting from simply creating capacities to ensuring they deliver tangible economic productivity, which I believe is crucial for sustaining momentum.”

“The year 2025 was an inflection point for the Indian maritime ecosystem, with strong policy intent driving tangible action.”

“There will still be measured optimism within the sector due to continued global uncertainties and geopolitical dynamics. Shipbuilding is sensitive to global disruptions, making the agility of policymakers and industry players in navigating challenges crucial.”

“Transport and logistics under Gati Shakti will continue to see high financial outlays and large projects.”

“I also express hope for more traction on the National Monetization Pipeline in 2026.”

“On the path to Viksit Bharat 2047, India may focus on transit-oriented developments (TODs) and multi-modal logistics parks (MMLPs) to attract investments in manufacturing.”

“The infrastructure ecosystem has the potential for a compound impact on the economy, not just a linear one.”

“It is time for the government to establish a Unified Transport Authority for the four major metro cities to facilitate joint planning of urban transport networks.”

“Developing a high-speed rail network is the next major infrastructure leap that will take the country's development to the next level.”

“The government should ensure that Railways' capital expenditure is through a mix of gross budgetary support (GBS) and market borrowings. This would not only help mobilise larger funds for capital expenditure but would also prevent it from masking some of its revenue expenditure as capital expenditure to show higher capex. The private money flowing into Railways through borrowings would ensure that funds are used efficiently.”