Union Cabinet raises NIIF government commitment by ₹30,000 crore for new infrastructure funds

Direct fact

In June 2026, the Union Cabinet approved an additional ₹30,000 crore investment by the Government of India in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), taking the total government commitment to ₹60,000 crore.

Key specifics

• NIIF is India’s sovereign-anchored fund, with the Government of India holding a 49% stake.
• The fund currently manages capital commitments of about ₹40,000 crore across its funds and investment strategies.
• NIIF Infrastructure Fund II is proposed with a target corpus of close to ₹30,000 crore.
• The new fund will invest in transportation, energy, digital infrastructure, urban infrastructure, and e-mobility.
• The additional allocation will also support NIIF’s new fund strategies and upcoming bilateral and strategic funds.

Exam lens

Economy and institutions question type: match the following or direct fact, NIIF, ₹30,000 crore additional allocation, ₹60,000 crore total commitment, 49% Government of India share, June 2026 Cabinet approval.