States' Capital Expenditure Expected to Rise 10-12% to Rs 8.5 Lakh Crore in FY27
States' capital expenditure is projected to increase by 10-12 percent to around Rs 8.5 lakh crore in FY27, driven by higher central assistance and improved fiscal flexibility, according to Crisil Ratings. The Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme, offering 50-year interest-free loans, is expected to support infrastructure spending, especially in urban development, roads, and bridges. States are anticipated to achieve 84 percent of their budgeted capital outlay, surpassing last year's 82 percent utilization.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 6 Nov, 12:21 pm. Other outlets followed.