Budget 2026 plans higher interest-free loans for states
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- may rise
- ₹1.8-2 lakh crore
- ₹1.5 lakh crore
The central government is considering increasing long-term interest-free loans to states for capital asset creation in the 2026-27 budget. The allocation under the SASCI scheme may rise to ₹1.8-2 lakh crore from ₹1.5 lakh crore. This move aims to enhance economic growth through productive state spending, which typically yields higher dividends than central government investments.
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