New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- From July to November 2024, India's government capital expenditure (capex) rose by 8.2%, with sectors like defence, railways, and road transport making up 75% of the total outlay, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 released on Friday.

Other sectors, including power and food and public distribution, also experienced significant year-on-year growth.

The Economic Survey, compiled under Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran, was tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

The document signifies the start of the Budget 2025 session, with Sitharaman scheduled to present the Union Budget for FY26 on Saturday.

Capex growth over 5 years

Over the last five years, the government's capital expen...