GENERAL1 Oct 2026
Capex slows in Q2 as new project announcements, completions lose pace
Private capital spending, or capex, slowed in the second quarter, as new project announcements and completions lost pace. Madhavi Arora, chief economist at Emkay Global, says the factors affecting private investment may be more global in the near future. For business owners, this means expansion could stay slow, so keep your investment plans flexible and watch demand before committing large sums.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Capex slowed in Q2, which means capital spending by businesses grew at a slower pace.
- New project announcements and project completions both lost pace during the quarter.
- Madhavi Arora, chief economist at Emkay Global, suggested that factors affecting private investment may be more global in nature in the immediate future.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Review your own expansion and capex plans for this quarter, keep a cash buffer ready, and speak to your CA before making large new investment commitments.
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