Public investments in infrastructure have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, hitting 5.87% of GDP in 2023-24. The investments surged to Rs 17.35 lakh crore in 2023-24. The Central government has significantly increased its capital investments, aiming to stimulate the Covid-hit economy. Efforts include long-term, interest-free loans to states and measures to attract private sector participation.
Silver hits $60 per ounce for first time, gold rises ahead of Fed rate decision
Gold prices edged higher as traders anticipated the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Meanwhile, silver surged to an all-time high of over $60 per