Making sense of sluggish private corporate capex
Measures to improve consumption demand and optimism in future growth will bring back private investment automatically
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Decadal growth II: What will drive higher growth?
By the 2011-12 GDP series data, three growth engines (PFCE, GFCE and exports) are down and by the 2004-05 GDP series, all four (including GFCF) are down
2024 Ahoy! Can India conjure up 7% growth for the fiscal?
Can use of high-frequency formal sector indicators – which don’t take into account informal sector – be the basis for upward revision of growth numbers by RBI.
What will deliver ‘strong’ growth in FY24?
Debt-fueled consumption marked by growing “unsecured” loans, high-frequency indicators limited to formal sector and government capex which is feeble don’t really add up.
Pvt innovation, investment keeping distance from agri sector: PM Modi
In his post-budget webinar, PM Modi says there are immense possibilities for investment and innovation in agri-tech domains.
Budget 2023: 33% Capex jump to keep economic engine moving
The total Capex outlay in the Union Budget 2023-24 has been enhanced by 33% from ₹7.5 lakh crore to ₹10 lakh crore, which takes it to an all-time high of 3% of GDP.
India Inc. Remains a Cautious Investor
Private companies are not going full throttle to expand capacities despite deleveraged balance sheets, higher profitability and a healthy banking system ready to back their ambitions.
Indian economy set for 9% growth in FY22, fastest in FY23: FinMin
The finance ministry expects consumption and demand to pick once the uncertainty and anxiety due to Covid-19 pandemic recedes.
Budget 2022: Centre to drive investment-led growth
Private investment is still weak and states are likely to spend more on healthcare than infrastructure, which leaves the ball in Centre's court.
Budget 2022: Govt must invest only where pvt sector cannot, says Akhil Gupta
On the private investment front, Gupta said that there is no dearth of capital in India for a good project backed by a good promoter.
