Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Budget 2026: Infrastructure and Energy Firms Seek Policy Reforms
The Indian government is preparing to present its budget for the year 2026–27 on February 1.
Infrastructure and energy companies are hoping for more spending on roads, railways, and green energy projects.
They want the government to make it easier to get approvals for projects and to provide more money for renewable energy.
The companies also want the government to create funds for innovation and to compensate them for delays that are not their fault.
The budget is expected to include a lot of money for infrastructure, which could help the economy grow.
The government is also aiming to increase the amount of energy it gets from non-fossil sources, like solar and wind power, to 500 gigawatts by 2030.
Infrastructure and energy firms expect sustained capex and policy reforms in Budget 2026–27.
Capex outlay expected to be near ₹12-13.1 lakh crore, focusing on roads, railways, and logistics.
Industry seeks streamlined regulatory approvals and land acquisition processes for green energy projects.
Calls for innovation funds, stricter tender norms, and compensation frameworks for project delays.
Government aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030, requiring strategic policy support.
- Who
- Infrastructure and energy firms, Indian government
- What
- Policy reforms and increased spending on infrastructure and green energy
- When
- Budget 2026–27, to be presented on February 1
- Where
- India
- Why
- To sustain capex growth, streamline policies, and support green energy projects
- Budget Speech Date
- February 1
- Expected Capex Outlay (FY27)
- ₹12-13.1 lakh crore
- Non-Fossil Energy Target
- 500 GW by 2030
- Expected Freight Loading (FY26)
- 1,700 million tonnes
- Passenger Volume Growth (FY22-FY25)
- 27.4%
- Freight Traffic Growth (FY22-FY25)
- 4.9%
- Passenger Revenue Growth (FY22-FY25)
- 26.8%
- Freight Revenue Growth (FY22-FY25)
- 8.5%