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Govt must shift capex focus to social sectors

The New Indian Express Thrissur

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January 07, 2025

As pre-budget consultations got over on Monday, industry representatives and analysts want the government to continue its thrust on capital expenditure (capex), albeit with a shift in sectoral focus.

- DIPAK MONDAL @ New Delhi

The general view is that while the government must increase allocation to capex in the budget, it must spend more on creating social sector infrastructure like housing, health and education.

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