Real GDP expanded by 7.8% in the first quarter of FY27, backed by an 18.2% surge in central government capital expenditure between April and August. Even as foreign portfolio investors withdrew substantial capital, strong domestic participation supported robust primary equity issuances, including Rs 94,205 crore raised through mainboard IPOs. Meanwhile, private corporate capital spending is projected by the Reserve Bank of India to reach Rs 3.2 lakh crore in FY27. Furthermore, sanctioned bank project costs hit a record Rs 4.4 lakh crore in FY26, overwhelmingly targeted at new greenfield projects.
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Expanding domestic manufacturing, services, and public capital expenditure are sustaining…: Expanding domestic manufacturing, services, and public capital expenditure are sustaining economic momentum well ahead of global growth averages.
Local retail investors, insurers, and mutual funds are providing crucial structural depth…: Local retail investors, insurers, and mutual funds are providing crucial structural depth against volatile foreign capital outflows.
Corporate capital investment is accelerating with a significant majority of newly sanctio…: Corporate capital investment is accelerating with a significant majority of newly sanctioned institutional financing directed toward greenfield projects.
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