Pvt capex projects spike in Sept qtr, says RBI bulletin

INVESTMENT OPTIMISM UP

- FE BUREAU

THE TOTAL COST of capital expenditure (capex) projects sanctioned by banks and financial institutions (FIs) surged in Q2FY26 over the previous quarter pointing to improved investment optimism among private corporations, according to an article published in the Reserve Bank of India’s November bulletin.

Power, construction, roads and bridges constituted the majority of the intended investment, it added.

Funds raised for capex through external commercial borrowings (ECBs) and initial public offerings (IPOs) also increased compared to the preceding quarter.