₹25,000 Cr Mega Fund Proposed for Stalled Infra Projects in Budget 2026

• Central government considers a ₹25,000 crore risk guarantee fund for stalled infrastructure projects in Union Budget 2026.
• The fund aims to address funding difficulties, restart projects, and reduce risks for investors and banks, boosting infrastructure investment.
• Modeled after credit guarantee schemes for small businesses, this proposal came from a NaBFID committee to the Ministry of Finance.
• NCGTC would provide guarantees against development risks, enabling banks to offer flexible loans; India needs $2.2 trillion infra investment by 2030.
• Expected to reduce risks for lenders, make loans cheaper, and increase credit flow, though success depends on strict risk assessment.

Why It Matters: A ₹25,000 crore risk guarantee fund in Budget 2026 aims to revive stalled infra projects and boost investment.