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SASCI scheme lifts state capex to 2.7% of GDP but uneven loan usage leaves gaps
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Some states spend far faster than others
Under the SASCI scheme, India’s states have pushed capital expenditure to about 2.7% of GDP, but the rollout of central loans remains uneven. Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra are using funds more aggressively, while Kerala and Telangana lag. Analysts point to fiscal constraints and structural differences as key reasons for the gap in uptake.
- SASCI boosts state capital spending to 2.7% of GDP
- Central loan utilization varies sharply by state
- Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra show stronger uptake
- Kerala and Telangana lag due to constraints and structure
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