Rail, road ministries driving Centre’s capex push

Rail, road ministries driving Centre’s capex push

The Rail and roads ministries have spent the most from the fund allocated by the Centre for capital investment, according to a report in the Times of India. The two ministries have been allocated almost 50% of the Centre’s overall capital investment planned during the financial year. The TOI report, citing official data, said that … Read more

India’s capex spending is likely to slow on lower tax haul

India’s capex spending is likely to slow on lower tax haul

India’s pace of spending on infrastructure, buildings and other fixed assets will probably slow in the coming fiscal year, a development that could dent the nation’s ability to maintain world-beating growth. To sell itself as an attractive destination for foreign capital, Asia’s third-largest economy has leaned on robust capital spending, increasing its infrastructure budget 39% … Read more