
Share of fixed capital investment in rural India 2023, by industry
In 2023, the steel industry accounted for approximately 28 percent of the fixed capital investment in rural India, closely followed by the refinery industry, which constituted 26 percent of the total investment. At the national level, both the refinery and steel sectors are set to attract the highest proportion of overall investments. However, individual states prioritized different segments based on their preferences and regional opportunities.