New Delhi, Feb 1, 2026 (AFP) - India budget pledges record infrastructure and defence boost

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2026-02-01

India will spend a record amount on infrastructure and defence, the finance minister said in her national budget speech on Sunday, with plans for high-speed rail, submarines and fighter jets. New Delhi plans to spend $133 billion on infrastructure and $85 billion on defence, a respective rise of around nine and 15 percent compared to last year's budget. Data centres, artificial intelligence, and the mining and processing of rare earths will also......

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