CII's Investment Roadmap for India's 2026-27 Budget

• CII outlines an investment roadmap for the Union Budget 2026-27, emphasizing that India's next phase of economic growth depends on strong public, private, and foreign investment.
• CII proposes a 12% increase in central capital expenditure and 10% more support for states in FY27, targeting high-impact sectors like transport, energy, and green transition.
• Recommendations include a Rs 150 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline for 2026-32 and a shift to a flexible debt framework instead of strict annual deficit rules.
• To boost private investment, CII suggests tax credits, easier compliance for increased production, and returning accelerated depreciation for firms, especially MSMEs.
• To attract global capital, CII recommends an NRI Investment Promotion Fund, strengthening the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, and simplifying external borrowing rules.

Why It Matters: CII's budget roadmap could shape India's economic future and investment landscape.