CII Outlines Investment Blueprint for FY27 Budget

• CII proposes an investment-led growth strategy for the FY27 Union Budget, focusing on fiscal prudence, capital efficiency, and investor confidence.
• CII recommends increasing central capital expenditure by 12% and state capex support by 10% in FY27, targeting high-multiplier sectors.
• A Rs 150 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) 2.0 for 2026–32, with shovel-ready projects, is suggested by CII.
• CII proposes incentives for private investment, including tax credits, compliance relaxations, and reinstating accelerated depreciation benefits.
• Recommendations include establishing an NRI Investment Promotion Fund, strengthening NIIF, and simplifying external commercial borrowing to attract long-term capital.

Why It Matters: CII's budget plan impacts India's future economic growth and investment strategy.