20 national waterways, coastal cargo target of 12 per cent by 2047; ship repair ecosystem planned
The Budget proposes operationalising 20 new National Waterways connecting mineral-rich regions, industrial centres and ports to promote environmentally sustainable cargo movement. The plan begins with National Waterway-5 in Odisha to link Talcher and Angul with the ports of Paradeep and Dhamra. A ship repair ecosystem catering to inland waterways will also be developed at Varanasi […]
7 high-speed rail corridors announced as ‘growth connectors’ between major cities
The Union Budget 2026-27 proposes seven high-speed rail corridors to promote environmentally sustainable passenger transport between major urban centres. The corridors identified are Mumbai-Pune, Pune-Hyderabad, Hyderabad-Bengaluru, Hyderabad-Chennai, Chennai-Bengaluru, Delhi-Varanasi, and Varanasi-Siliguri. Described as “growth connectors,” the corridors are intended to strengthen economic linkages while supporting urban expansion. Read also : Public capex raised to ₹12.2 […]
India steps up military modernisation with ₹2.19 lakh crore defence capital outlay
India has raised its capital spending on defence services to ₹219306.47 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27, up from the revised ₹186454.20 crore for 2025-26. The increase comes as several countries continue to upgrade their military capabilities amid a shifting global security landscape, and reflects India’s steady approach to strengthening its own combat preparedness. Capital […]
Public capex raised to ₹12.2 lakh crore; govt announces risk guarantee fund, REIT push and freight corridor
The Union Budget 2026-27 proposes increasing public capital expenditure to ₹12.2 lakh crore, continuing the government’s infrastructure expansion strategy and building on the rise from ₹2 lakh crore in FY2014-15. The government stated it will continue focusing on infrastructure development in cities with populations exceeding 5 lakh, identifying Tier II and Tier III cities as […]
Where does every rupee come from – and where does it go? Budget 2026-27 details govt revenue and spending pattern
The Union Budget 2026-27 has detailed the composition of government receipts and expenditure, detailing how resources are mobilised and allocated across transfers, liabilities and programme spending. Where the rupee comes from Borrowings and liabilities form the largest component of government receipts at 24 per cent. Income tax contributes 21 per cent, followed by corporation tax […]
India Advances Nuclear Push With 8 Reactors Underway and 12 Planned, Adding 14,600 MW Capacity
India currently has eight nuclear power reactors under construction and twelve reactors at the pre-project stage, together accounting for a total planned capacity of 14,600 MW, the government informed the Parliament earlier this week. In a written reply to a question on India’s nuclear capacity expansion, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, “At present, eight nuclear […]
India’s clean energy transition advances as installed power capacity crosses 513.73 GW with non-fossil share at 51.93%
India’s total installed electricity generation capacity stood at 5,13,730 MW as of 31 December 2025, with non-fossil fuel sources accounting for 51.93% of the total, overtaking fossil fuel-based capacity at 48.07%, according to official data presented in the Lok Sabha. Fossil fuel sources together contributed 2,46,942 MW to the national power mix, while non-fossil fuel […]
Indian scientists develop sunlight-powered supercapacitor that harvests and stores solar energy in a single device
Indian scientists have developed a sunlight-powered, self-charging energy storage device that can both capture and store solar energy in a single unit, a breakthrough that could significantly advance clean and autonomous power systems for portable and off-grid applications. The innovation, described as a photo-rechargeable supercapacitor or “photo-capacitor,” has been developed by researchers at the Centre […]
India’s urban housing push: 122.28 lakh houses sanctioned nationwide under PMAY-U, 97.02 lakh delivered
A total of 97.02 lakh houses have been completed and delivered to beneficiaries under urban housing schemes implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, the Parliament was informed. In written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal informed that 122.28 lakh houses have […]
India nears Chile FTA to secure lithium, copper and other critical minerals for clean energy and manufacturing push
India is on the verge of concluding a landmark free trade agreement (FTA) with Chile that could significantly transform the country’s access to critical minerals, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced this week. Speaking at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in Greater Noida, Goyal said negotiations on the proposed India-Chile FTA are […]