Capital expenditure
▪ Tamil Nadu is among the States that saw a decline in capital expenditure in the first quarter of 2025- 2026.
▪ Capital expenditure (capex) goes towards creation of fixed assets, such as roads and bridges,
irrigation structures, schools, and hospitals, besides investments in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
▪ It helps in improving economic activity and generating employment.
India’s Export Achievements
▪ India is now among the world’s top five mobile phone exporters.
▪ Automobile exports have doubled, placing India among the world’s top four automobile exporting countries
