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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

Yeartotal Cap Expenditure
2002-03Rs 74,535 crore
2003-04Rs 1.09 lakh crore
2004-05Rs 1.14 lakh crore
2005-06Rs 66,362 crore
2006-07Rs 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

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