According to a survey by the Ministry of Statistics, private sector capex is expected to drop by 25% in FY26.

Private firms plan to spend Rs 4.88 lakh crore in FY26, down from Rs 6.56 lakh crore in the previous fiscal year. The survey covered 3,064 enterprises, with 2,172 reporting their capex plans for FY26.

43% of enterprises reported no capex plans for FY26, while 32% plan to increase their capex. 20% expect no change, and 4% intend to reduce it.

Sectors like mining, wholesale trade, and electricity contribute to zero capital expenditure, while manufacturing, health, and education sectors plan to increase capex by over 50%.

Despite the reduced FY26 outlook, private sector investment has increased by 24% since FY21, though actual capex was lower in FY24 compared to FY23.

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