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Indian CEOs cautious about private investment revival, says BS poll
When asked about the sectors that will drive performance in the coming quarters, the consensus leaned heavily toward domestic industries
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Manufacturing was highlighted by 21.1 per cent of respondents, services by 36.8 per cent, and infrastructure/capex by 42.1 per cent | Image: Shutterstock
Indian chief executives remain cautious about the prospects of a strong revival in private investment, even as the economy posts robust growth, according to a dipstick survey of 14 business leaders.
The poll, conducted over the past weekend, found that only 28.6 per cent of chief executive officers (CEOs) expect a strong revival in private capital expenditure — a crucial driver of long-term growth. However, a majority — 50 per cent — see only a modest improvement in the cycle, while 21.4 per cent do not believe investment activity will meaningfully pick up. This reflects continued caution among corporate leaders
Topics : CEOs Private capex private investment
