In the Union Budget 2025-26, the government has kept its total capex outlay at Rs 11.2 lakh crore, largely unchanged from the FY25 budgeted estimates. However, the capex for FY25 has been revised downward to Rs 10.2 lakh crore. The allocation for key sectors such as Railways (Rs 2.5 lakh crore) and Roads (Rs 2.7 lakh crore) remained flat compared to the revised estimate for FY25.
RBI eases restrictions on cash credit accounts, eases current account norms
The Reserve Bank of India has lifted all restrictions on banks opening and maintaining cash credit accounts, offering greater flexibility for short-term working capital loans.