India Capital Expenditure Analysis 2020-21
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 — 2020-21
5.05 lakh crore
Rs 5.05 lakh crore
Previous Year (2019-20)
4.27 lakh crore
Year-over-Year Change
+18.1%
Capital Expenditure — 5-Year Trend
| Year | total Cap Expenditure |
|---|---|
| 2016-17 | Rs 2.68 lakh crore |
| 2017-18 | Rs 2.63 lakh crore |
| 2018-19 | Rs 3.17 lakh crore |
| 2019-20 | Rs 4.27 lakh crore |
| 2020-21 | Rs 5.05 lakh crore |
Source: Union Budget Documents, Ministry of Finance. Figures may include BE/RE/Actuals depending on availability.
Budget Snapshot — 2020-21
Total Expenditure
31.54 lakh crore
Total Receipts
32.77 lakh crore
Capital Expenditure
5.05 lakh crore
Tax Revenue
13.64 lakh crore
Fiscal Deficit
9.2% of GDP
Interest Payments
7.06 lakh crore