Indian Companies Plan ₹11.44 Lakh Crore CAPEX in FY26, Shows Strong Investment Momentum
New Delhi, March 23, 2026 – Indian companies have planned capital expenditure (CAPEX) of over ₹11 lakh crorefor the current fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting robust investment activity in the private corporate sector, the government said on Monday.According to a survey by the National Statistical Office (NSO), released by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the provisional aggregate CAPEX for FY26 is estimated at ₹11.44 lakh crore.
The survey also highlighted strong execution of investment plans. For FY25, the actual CAPEX per enterprise was ₹173.5 crore against an intended ₹180.2 crore, indicating a high realization ratio of 96.3%, demonstrating that companies largely followed through on their commitments.
In terms of strategy, 48.63% of companies are focusing CAPEX on core assets, while 38.36% are investing in value addition to existing assets. About 60.13% of firms stated that income generation was the primary objective of their CAPEX, followed by capacity upgradation.
Funding sources remain largely internal, with internal accruals contributing 65.35% of total CAPEX in FY26. Domestic debt accounted for 23.25%, while equity and external sources such as foreign debt and FDI formed a smaller share.
Looking ahead, aggregate CAPEX intentions for FY27 are estimated at ₹9.55 lakh crore, with the NSO noting that such forward-looking estimates are typically conservative, suggesting continued corporate investment strength.
The survey, covering large private sector enterprises across industries, also highlighted sectoral priorities in energy and technology. Enterprises plan to allocate 6.62% of CAPEX to green energy (solar, wind, biomass), 5.83% to robotic equipment in manufacturing, and 2.83% to robotics across all sectors.
This strong CAPEX trend underscores the resilient investment sentiment among Indian corporates and signals continued support for policy formulation and strategic planning.
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