Module: General Practice
Q4: Consider the following statements regarding the Capital Expenditure (Capex) and Debt estimates in the Union Budget 2026-27. Which of the following is or are INCORRECT?
The Capital Expenditure outlay has been increased to Rupees 15.5 Lakh Crore.
The Central Government's Debt-to-GDP ratio is estimated to be 55.6% in BE 2026-27.
The Net Market Borrowings for 2026-27 are estimated at Rupees 11.7 Lakh Crore.
The Central Government's Debt-to-GDP ratio is estimated to be 55.6% in BE 2026-27.
The Net Market Borrowings for 2026-27 are estimated at Rupees 11.7 Lakh Crore.
✅ Correct Answer: A
Statement 1 is INCORRECT.
The Capital Expenditure (Capex) outlay for 2026-27 is budgeted at Rupees 12.2 Lakh Crore, not 15.5 Lakh Crore.
This represents a significant increase over the previous year's Revised Estimate.
Statement 2 is Correct: The Debt-to-GDP ratio for the Centre is estimated at 55.6%. Statement 3 is Correct: The Net Market Borrowings are pegged at Rupees 11.7 Lakh Crore.
These figures are central to the Union Budget 2026-27 analysis.
The Capital Expenditure (Capex) outlay for 2026-27 is budgeted at Rupees 12.2 Lakh Crore, not 15.5 Lakh Crore.
This represents a significant increase over the previous year's Revised Estimate.
Statement 2 is Correct: The Debt-to-GDP ratio for the Centre is estimated at 55.6%. Statement 3 is Correct: The Net Market Borrowings are pegged at Rupees 11.7 Lakh Crore.
These figures are central to the Union Budget 2026-27 analysis.