<h1>Union Budget 2025-26: Major Reforms in PPPs, State Loans, Asset Monetization, and Mining Sector to Boost Economy</h1> The Union Finance Minister proposed significant multi-sectoral reforms in the Union Budget 2025-26, focusing on Public Private Partnerships, state support, asset monetization, mining, and domestic manufacturing. Infrastructure ministries are to develop a 3-year project pipeline for PPPs, with states encouraged to use the India Infrastructure Project Development Fund. A 1.5 lakh crore interest-free loan is proposed for state capital expenditure. The second Asset Monetisation Plan aims to reinvest 10 lakh crore in new projects. Mining sector reforms and exemptions on critical minerals like cobalt and lithium-ion battery scrap are also proposed to bolster domestic manufacturing and job creation.