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India Among Top Five Globally in Private Infrastructure Investment: World Bank

Union Budget 2026–27 Raises Government Capex to ₹12.2 Lakh Crore to Boost Infrastructure

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS): World Bank has ranked India among the top five countries for private investment in infrastructure within low- and middle-income economies.

The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights that India’s capital expenditure on infrastructure has surged significantly, increasing nearly 4.2 times from ₹2.63 lakh crore in FY18 to an expected ₹11.21 lakh crore in FY26.

This growth is attributed to multimodal planning via PM GatiShakti and the National Logistics Policy. Key developments noted include a 60% increase in the National Highway network, nearly tenfold growth in High-Speed Corridors, and advancements in rail, aviation, and maritime sectors, with a focus on sustainability through renewable energy.

The power sector’s installed capacity has grown by 11.6% YoY to 509.74 GW, with renewable sources contributing approximately 49.83% of total capacity.

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