PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldIndia to Continue Capital Expenditure to Sustain GDP Growth: FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the Indian government will continue prioritizing capital expenditure to maintain economic growth momentum. Public capital expenditure remains crucial until the private sector increases investment. She emphasized monitoring the fiscal deficit, which widened to Rs 7.14 lakh crore in April-September, 25% higher year-on-year. The fiscal deficit for FY27 is expected to exceed the budget estimate by Rs 1.2 lakh crore.
Deccan Herald··Mumbai



