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ET Online | 02 Nov 2026, 07:39 PM ISTThe government will continue to rely on capital expenditure as a key driver of economic growth while maintaining a firm commitment to fiscal consolidation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday, highlighting the Centre's strategy of using public investment to crowd in private sector spending. Show more Show lessRead more onNirmala SitharamanCapital ExpenditureGovernment SpendingFiscal ConsolidationEconomic GrowthPublic InvestmentPrivate Sector InvestmentIndia EconomyInfrastructure DevelopmentUnion Finance Minister

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