Companies are deferring investments due to uncertain demand and volatile commodity prices. Large capital projects require confidence in future cash flows and pricing. The next investment cycle, FY27 to FY31, expects higher annual expenditure demand. Public investment is key to stimulating private capital expenditure and infrastructure growth. Banks and other financial institutions must prepare for increased funding needs.

NEW DELHI: Uneven demand, commodity price volatility, trade related uncertainty due to heightened geopolitical tensions and cheap imports are impacting capex decisions of the…

Companies are deferring investments due to uncertain demand and volatile commodity prices. Large capital projects require confidence in future cash flows and pricing. The next…