Can't afford to bust Budget '21 for infra push, trigger consumption! Here's what to do At the core of India's bid to revive the economy lies the question whether the country can spend substantially more on infrastructure building to generate demand. For that, can it borrow much more? Rajeev Dubey | January 31, 2021 | Updated 16:07 IST Centre and states must take cues from corporate India and households. Budget-busting loans and expenditure suit everyone but consequences will have to be borne by future generations KEY HIGHLIGHTS Economic Survey 2021 recommends India must borrow more to push infrastructure development just as kings used to build palaces in times of downturn or famines