Capital receipts unplugged: How governments fund and build

Think of a government's finances like your own. You've got your steady income (revenue receipts), but when you need a big chunk of money — like for a house down payment or an emergency — you might dip into savings, take a loan, or sell your old car. That's capital receipts for a nation: funds that come from borrowing or selling assets. They're critical to keeping things running but come with their own set of strings attached. Let's break it down.