New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2025-26 takes meaningful steps toward strengthening India's infrastructure landscape, particularly through the expansion of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and the continuation of the Asset Monetisation Plan. The Rs.1.5 lakh crore interest-free loan to states for capital expenditure is a welcome move, as it will encourage long-term investments in critical sectors. Also, the Rs.10 lakh crore Asset Monetisation Plan provides a much-needed boost to unlock value from existing assets and reinvest in new projects.

The revision in IT slabs is also a positive step, as it will add more liquidity and encourage wider participation in investments, including structured real estate opportunities. The ev...