CEOs Cautious About Investment Revival

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.

- BS REPORTERS

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 despite India's 7.8 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth expansion in the first quarter of FY26.