Capex

States capex growth to moderate to 6.5% in FY25

This is down from a strong 39.3% growth recorded in FY24 revised estimates (RE).

19 October 2024, 03:29 IST

States capex growth to moderate to 6.5% in FY25

19 October 2024, 03:29 IST

Private capex likely rose in April-Sept period: CII survey

As per an industry survey conducted by CII, around 59% of the respondents anticipate improvement in the private capex cycle during the first half of the current fiscal year (2024-25) as compared to the second half of 2023-24.

07 October 2024, 02:49 IST

Private capex likely rose in April-Sept period: CII survey

07 October 2024, 02:49 IST

Finance ministry relaxes norms for expenditure exceeding Rs 500 crore to give boost capex

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget proposed to raise the capital expenditure target by 11.1 per cent to record Rs 11.11 lakh crore for 2024-25.

04 September 2024, 12:24 IST

Finance ministry relaxes norms for expenditure exceeding Rs 500 crore to give boost capex

04 September 2024, 12:24 IST

RBI windfall dividend could help boost Govt capex by 25%: CII chief

Industry body pegs FY25 GDP growth at 8%

13 June 2024, 21:11 IST

RBI windfall dividend could help boost Govt capex by 25%: CII chief

13 June 2024, 21:11 IST

AI could have a surprising effect on interest rates

My counterintuitive prediction rests on two considerations. First, as a matter of practice, if there is a true AI boom, or the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI), the demand for capital expenditures (capex) will be extremely high. Second, as a matter of theory, the productivity of capital is a major factor in shaping real interest rates. If capital productivity rises significantly due to AI, real interest rates ought to rise as well.

28 March 2024, 03:44 IST

AI could have a surprising effect on interest rates

28 March 2024, 03:44 IST

Various measures taken to reduce debt burden, strengthen economy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The government's emphasis on increasing capital expenditure will not only boost the investments, but also return a higher GDP growth to lower the debt burden, Sitharaman said.

05 February 2024, 11:38 IST

Various measures taken to reduce debt burden, strengthen economy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

05 February 2024, 11:38 IST

Sitharaman sticks to fiscal consolidation path, pushes for capex-led growth

Fiscal deficit to be lowered to 5.1%; capex boosted to Rs 11.11 lakh crore.

02 February 2024, 10:22 IST

Sitharaman sticks to fiscal consolidation path, pushes for capex-led growth

02 February 2024, 10:22 IST

Interim budget focuses on capex. Will that address lacklustre demand?

The budget is not populist, but aims at fiscal consolidation and strengthening of the economy with a lot more fiscal prudence — something that is not expected in a budget so close to the general elections

01 February 2024, 10:51 IST

Interim budget focuses on capex. Will that address lacklustre demand?

01 February 2024, 10:51 IST

Continue capex tilt, expand PLI: Deloitte suggests to govt ahead of budget

FM had earlier stated no ‘spectacular’ measures in interim budget

22 December 2023, 23:06 IST

Continue capex tilt, expand PLI: Deloitte suggests to govt ahead of budget

22 December 2023, 23:06 IST

States to miss capex targets this fiscal on fall in revenue, other factors

A steep fall in revenue receipts will further lead to a major compression in state capex, which during the first half of FY24 rose to a record 35 per cent, Icra Ratings Chief Economist Aditi Nayar said.

26 November 2023, 07:54 IST

States to miss capex targets this fiscal on fall in revenue, other factors

26 November 2023, 07:54 IST