New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- The Centre will front-load capital support for the new funds announced in the Union budget to quicken investments and energize the economy, two people aware of the plans said.

The money will be provided in the first half of FY26, the people said, adding that since some of the funds will be run in partnership with the private sector, infusing money early will also encourage greater participation. The Rs.25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund (MDF), for instance, will have 49% government contribution and 51% private.

The Union budget also announced a new Rs.10,000 crore fund of funds (FoFs) for startups, and a Rs.1 trillion Urban Challenge Fund with Rs.10,000 crore allocated for FY26 to support city redevelopment. Th...