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AI could have a surprising effect on interest rates

My counterintuitive prediction rests on two considerations. First, as a matter of practice, if there is a true AI boom, or the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI), the demand for capital expenditures (capex) will be extremely high. Second, as a matter of theory, the productivity of capital is a major factor in shaping real interest rates. If capital productivity rises significantly due to AI, real interest rates ought to rise as well.

28 March 2024, 03:44 IST

AI could have a surprising effect on interest rates

AI could have a surprising effect on interest rates

AI could have a surprising effect on interest rates

28 March 2024, 03:44 IST

Various measures taken to reduce debt burden, strengthen economy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The government's emphasis on increasing capital expenditure will not only boost the investments, but also return a higher GDP growth to lower the debt burden, Sitharaman said.

05 February 2024, 11:38 IST

Various measures taken to reduce debt burden, strengthen economy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Various measures taken to reduce debt burden, strengthen economy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Various measures taken to reduce debt burden, strengthen economy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

05 February 2024, 11:38 IST

Sitharaman sticks to fiscal consolidation path, pushes for capex-led growth

Fiscal deficit to be lowered to 5.1%; capex boosted to Rs 11.11 lakh crore.

02 February 2024, 10:22 IST

Sitharaman sticks to fiscal consolidation path, pushes for capex-led growth

Sitharaman sticks to fiscal consolidation path, pushes for capex-led growth

Sitharaman sticks to fiscal consolidation path, pushes for capex-led growth

02 February 2024, 10:22 IST

Interim budget focuses on capex. Will that address lacklustre demand?

The budget is not populist, but aims at fiscal consolidation and strengthening of the economy with a lot more fiscal prudence — something that is not expected in a budget so close to the general elections

01 February 2024, 10:51 IST

Interim budget focuses on capex. Will that address lacklustre demand?

Interim budget focuses on capex. Will that address lacklustre demand?

Interim budget focuses on capex. Will that address lacklustre demand?

01 February 2024, 10:51 IST

Continue capex tilt, expand PLI: Deloitte suggests to govt ahead of budget

FM had earlier stated no ‘spectacular’ measures in interim budget

22 December 2023, 23:06 IST

Continue capex tilt, expand PLI: Deloitte suggests to govt ahead of budget

Continue capex tilt, expand PLI: Deloitte suggests to govt ahead of budget

Continue capex tilt, expand PLI: Deloitte suggests to govt ahead of budget

22 December 2023, 23:06 IST

States to miss capex targets this fiscal on fall in revenue, other factors

A steep fall in revenue receipts will further lead to a major compression in state capex, which during the first half of FY24 rose to a record 35 per cent, Icra Ratings Chief Economist Aditi Nayar said.

26 November 2023, 07:54 IST

States to miss capex targets this fiscal on fall in revenue, other factors

States to miss capex targets this fiscal on fall in revenue, other factors

States to miss capex targets this fiscal on fall in revenue, other factors

26 November 2023, 07:54 IST

Hype and reality of Modi government’s capital expenditure

The actual budgetary capex is Rs 12,23,172 crore — less than 40 per cent of the claimed capex of Rs 30,80,448 crore for the five years of the second Modi government.

24 October 2023, 04:29 IST

Hype and reality of Modi government’s capital expenditure

Hype and reality of Modi government’s capital expenditure

Hype and reality of Modi government’s capital expenditure

24 October 2023, 04:29 IST

States on course to spend 29% more in capex this fiscal: Icra

The increased capex spending will see their debt-level in relation to their gross domestic product rising to 30 per cent from 28.9 per cent in FY23, a report by Icra Ratings said.

17 October 2023, 16:45 IST

States on course to spend 29% more in capex this fiscal: Icra

States on course to spend 29% more in capex this fiscal: Icra

States on course to spend 29% more in capex this fiscal: Icra

17 October 2023, 16:45 IST

Maharashtra, Karnataka infra spending falls in April-June quarter

The Karnataka government’s infrastructure investment outlay fell by 56% in April-June FY24 to Rs 1,964.3 crore (3.4% of budget target) from Rs 4,499.7 crore (10.3% of budget target) in the same period last year.

07 August 2023, 00:22 IST

Maharashtra, Karnataka infra spending falls in April-June quarter

Maharashtra, Karnataka infra spending falls in April-June quarter

Maharashtra, Karnataka infra spending falls in April-June quarter

07 August 2023, 00:22 IST

Ambuja Cements June quarter profit up 31.2%

The company, now part of the Adani Group, had clocked a net profit of Rs 865.44 crore in the April-June quarter a year-ago, Ambuja Cements said in a regulatory filing.

02 August 2023, 09:45 IST

Ambuja Cements June quarter profit up 31.2% to Rs 1,135.46 crore; revenue at Rs 8,713 crore

Ambuja Cements June quarter profit up 31.2% to Rs 1,135.46 crore; revenue at Rs 8,713 crore

Ambuja Cements June quarter profit up 31.2%

02 August 2023, 09:45 IST