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Private capex confidence still catching up as uncertainty clouds investment decisions

2026-08-20·Economic Times·Impact 3/5 · Notable

MeridStreet AI summary

Private companies are still hesitant to invest in large capital projects due to uncertainty about future demand and volatile commodity prices. This lack of confidence is a major obstacle to stimulating private capital expenditure and infrastructure growth. As a result, companies are deferring investments, which could impact the economy's growth prospects, especially in the next investment cycle from FY27 to FY31.

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MeridStreet analysis

Why it matters

Uncertain demand and volatile commodity prices are causing companies to defer investments. This could lead to a decline in economic growth and a decrease in business confidence.

Market impact

Impact score

3 / 5

Market signal

Negative / risk-off

Transmission channels

Investment decisions delayed→Capital projects postponed→Economic growth slows→Business confidence declines→Unemployment rises

Likely winners & losers

Under pressure

Industrial stocks
Commodity prices

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