CII Calls for Budget 2026-27 Reforms to Boost Investment-Led Growth

• CII proposes reforms for Budget 2026-27 to boost investment-led growth and maintain India's economic momentum.
• Key proposals include increasing central capital expenditure by 12% and state capex support by 10% in FY27.
• CII recommends launching a Rs 150 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline 2.0 for 2026-32.
• Other suggestions involve incremental tax credits for new investments, reinstating accelerated depreciation, and establishing an NRI Investment Promotion Fund.
• CII also calls for strengthening NIIF, simplifying ECB processes, and single-window clearance for large FDI proposals.

Why It Matters: Proposed budget changes are crucial for India's sustained economic growth.