India’s wait for a revival in private investment has developed the air of a drama by Samuel Beckett
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Summary
India’s government has tried almost everything to revive private investment: tax cuts, a bank clean-up, infrastructure spending and other forms of fiscal stimulus. Yet corporate India remains reluctant to invest. How come?
Key Facts
Type Budget
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Monday, 11 May 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs
Key Numbers
GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right