Nirmala Sitharaman launches National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 with ₹16.72 lakh crore potential
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0) in New Delhi on 23 February 2026, estimating an aggregate monetisation potential of ₹16.72 lakh crore over FY 2026 to FY 2030.
Summary
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0) in New Delhi on 23 February 2026, estimating an aggregate monetisation potential of ₹16.72 lakh crore, including private sector investment of ₹5.8 lakh crore, over the five years from FY 2026 to FY 2030. The second phase of the asset monetisation pipeline of Central ministries and public sector entities was developed by NITI Aayog with infrastructure line ministries, under the 'Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30' announced in the Union Budget 2025-26. It covers ministries including Road Transport and Highways, Railways, Power, Petroleum and Natural Gas, Civil Aviation, Ports, Telecommunications, Tourism, Mining, Coal and Housing and Urban Affairs. The Finance Minister said NMP 1.0 had met nearly 90% of its ₹6 lakh crore target over four years.
Key facts
- Launched
- 23 February 2026, New Delhi, by Nirmala Sitharaman
- Prepared by
- NITI Aayog with infrastructure line ministries
- Potential
- ₹16.72 lakh crore, incl. ₹5.8 lakh crore private investment
- Period
- FY 2026 to FY 2030 (five years)
- Mandate
- Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30 — Union Budget 2025-26
- NMP 1.0
- Nearly 90% of ₹6 lakh crore four-year target met
Practice MCQs 4 questions
What is the estimated aggregate monetisation potential of the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 launched in February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹16.72 lakh crore
NMP 2.0 estimates an aggregate monetisation potential of ₹16.72 lakh crore over FY 2026–FY 2030.
Which body developed the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 in consultation with infrastructure line ministries?
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Correct answer: B — NITI Aayog
NMP 2.0 was developed by NITI Aayog in consultation with infrastructure line ministries.
NMP 2.0 covers asset monetisation over which period?
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Correct answer: D — FY 2026 to FY 2030
NMP 2.0 covers the five-year period from FY 2026 to FY 2030.
Consider the following statements about the National Monetisation Pipeline: 1. NMP 2.0 is based on the mandate for the 'Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30' announced in the Union Budget 2025-26. 2. NMP 1.0 had a target of ₹6 lakh crore over four years, of which nearly 90% was met. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. NMP 2.0 follows the Budget 2025-26 mandate for the Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30, and the Finance Minister said NMP 1.0 met nearly 90% of its ₹6 lakh crore four-year target.