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India private capex slows as spending per enterprise falls to ₹160 crore

2026-10-15 · 1 source · Mint Markets

In short

India’s private capex is slowing. The report says spending per enterprise fell from ₹260 crore in FY23 to ₹160 crore in FY26.

Planned FY27 spending does not show a rebound, according to the summary. Weak demand, higher costs, and uncertainty are being blamed, but the report does not name which firms are cutting back the most.

What the reporting says

India’s private capex is losing momentum, with spending per enterprise falling from ₹260 crore in FY23 to ₹160 crore in FY26, according to the publisher summary. The report said planned FY27 outlays show no rebound, and that weak demand, rising costs and uncertainty are holding firms back. The immediate implication is a softer investment backdrop, but the reporting does not name specific companies or sectors leading the slowdown.

Why it matters

Private investment in India appears to be cooling, with reported spending per enterprise down from ₹260 crore in FY23 to ₹160 crore in FY26. Planned FY27 outlays were said to show no rebound, suggesting the slowdown could continue. The summary points to weak demand, rising costs and uncertainty, but it does not specify the industries most affected or any policy response.

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