CII Urges 12% Central Capex Hike, Investment Boost for Budget 2026

• CII suggests a 12% increase in central government capital expenditure and 10% in state capex support for FY 2026-27.
• Proposed launching National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) 2.0 worth ₹150 lakh crore for FY 2026-32.
• Recommended incremental tax credits or compliance relief for firms achieving milestones in investment, production, or tax contribution.
• Suggested creating an NRI Investment Promotion Fund and reintroducing accelerated depreciation benefits.
• Proposed an economic-cycle based public debt framework and a Sovereign Investment Strategy Council (SIFC).

Why It Matters: These budget proposals could drive India's economic growth and investment.