India Capital Expenditure Analysis 2006-07
Capital expenditure represents government spending on infrastructure, assets, and long-term investments. Rising capex signals economic growth intent, while declining capex raises concerns about fiscal consolidation at the cost of development.
Capital Expenditure — 2006-07
68,778 crore
Rs 68,778 crore
Previous Year (2005-06)
66,362 crore
Year-over-Year Change
+3.6%
Capital Expenditure — 5-Year Trend
| Year | total Cap Expenditure |
|---|---|
| 2002-03 | Rs 74,535 crore |
| 2003-04 | Rs 1.09 lakh crore |
| 2004-05 | Rs 1.14 lakh crore |
| 2005-06 | Rs 66,362 crore |
| 2006-07 | Rs 68,778 crore |
Source: Union Budget Documents, Ministry of Finance. Figures may include BE/RE/Actuals depending on availability.
Budget Snapshot — 2006-07
Total Expenditure
5.83 lakh crore
Total Receipts
5.9 lakh crore
Capital Expenditure
68,778 crore
Tax Revenue
3.51 lakh crore
Fiscal Deficit
3.3% of GDP
Interest Payments
1.5 lakh crore