India Private Capex to Fall 25% in FY26: NSO Survey
Why in the news
A pioneering National Statistics Office survey points to a sharp fall in private investment plans for FY26.
Key facts
| Year | Private capex |
|---|---|
| FY24 | ₹4.22 trillion |
| FY25 | ₹6.56 trillion (post-pandemic high) |
| FY26 (projected) | ₹4.89 trillion, nearly 25% lower |
- Source of figures: the first-of-its-kind NSO survey.
- Despite the dip, FY26 stays above FY24, suggesting cautious optimism.
Exam angle
- Surveying body: National Statistics Office (NSO).
- Term: capex, spending on capital assets.