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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

Yeartotal Cap Expenditure
2016-17Rs 2.68 lakh crore
2017-18Rs 2.63 lakh crore
2018-19Rs 3.17 lakh crore
2019-20Rs 4.27 lakh crore
2020-21Rs 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

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