Wrapping up the Union Budget 2026-27 discourse, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed IDBI Bank’s disinvestment is on fast track for early closure. The Budget Session’s resumption on March 9 will feature the IBC Amendment Bill, refining insolvency mechanisms.
She underscored disinvestment’s strategic weight: ‘It sets the revenue tone for coming years.’ CPSEs face heightened scrutiny for privatization, promising a flurry of activity.
Taxpayer expansion efforts target direct tax growth. Capital receipts are budgeted at Rs 80,000 crore, leaping from FY 2026’s revised Rs 33,837 crore via sales and monetization.
Capex surges to Rs 12.2 lakh crore, a Rs 2.2 lakh crore increment, powering infrastructure and jobs. Debt-to-GDP eases to 55.6% in 2026-27 versus 56.1% prior.
‘Asset monetization pace persists, enhancing CPSE liquidity amid strong consumption,’ Sitharaman said. The deficit outlook prioritizes development.
This roadmap blends fiscal caution with bold reforms, energizing India’s growth story.