Capex rises 12% in April-September as fiscal deficit widens
In short
Government capital spending rose 12% in April to September, while the fiscal deficit increased by about 25%.
The report says higher subsidy spending, especially on urea, pushed the deficit up. The exact budget numbers and full period details are not given in the available reporting.
What the reporting says
Capital expenditure grew 12% in April-September and the fiscal deficit rose around 25%, according to a publisher summary. The reporting says a substantial increase in subsidy spending, especially on urea, hit the deficit. The underlying budget figures and the exact fiscal period details are not otherwise provided in the available reporting.
Why it matters
The report says capex rose 12% in April-September while the fiscal deficit increased around 25%. A substantial rise in subsidies, especially urea subsidies, is cited as the reason for the wider deficit. This points to pressure on government finances, but the reporting does not provide the absolute deficit figure or the full budget breakdown.