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    HomeNewsOpinionGovt capex rises sharply in Q1, but low tax revenue growth a slowdown signal 

    Govt capex rises sharply in Q1, but low tax revenue growth a slowdown signal 

    Central government spending surged dramatically in Q1 FY26, with the fiscal deficit more than doubling to Rs 2.8 lakh crore compared to the same period last year. While total expenditure jumped to Rs 12.22 lakh crore, a staggering 46 percent increase in interest payments now consumes nearly one-third of all government spending, highlighting India's growing debt burden and constrained fiscal flexibility

    Manas Chakravarty
    August 01, 2025 / 08:47 IST
    Govt capex rises sharply in Q1, but low tax revenue growth a slowdown signal 

    Capital expenditure jumped 52 percent.

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