MoSPI releases findings of first Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX
MoSPI on 29 April 2025 released findings of its first Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX Investment Intentions, estimating provisional 2024-25 CAPEX per enterprise at ₹172.2 crore.
Summary
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on 29 April 2025 released findings of the inaugural Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX Investment Intentions, conducted by the National Statistical Office between November 2024 and January 2025 in response to a 2022-23 recommendation of the Parliamentary Standing Committee. The provisional capital expenditure per enterprise for new assets in 2024-25 was estimated at ₹172.2 crore, and aggregate CAPEX (unweighted) rose 66.3% over 2021-22 to 2024-25. 40.3% of enterprises planned to undertake CAPEX on core assets in 2024-25. It was MoSPI's first web-based, self-administered survey of the corporate sector, supported by chatbot assistance.
Key facts
- Survey
- First Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX Investment Intentions
- Conducted by
- NSO, November 2024–January 2025
- CAPEX per enterprise 2024-25 (provisional)
- ₹172.2 crore
- Aggregate CAPEX growth
- 66.3% over 2021-22 to 2024-25
- Core-asset strategy
- 40.3% of enterprises in 2024-25
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to MoSPI's first Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX (findings released 29 April 2025), the provisional capital expenditure per enterprise for new assets in 2024-25 is estimated at:
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Correct answer: A — ₹172.2 crore
The provisional CAPEX per enterprise for purchasing new assets in 2024-25 was estimated at ₹172.2 crore.
Consider the following about MoSPI's Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX: 1. It was conducted between November 2023 and January 2024. 2. It found a 66.3% decline in aggregate CAPEX from 2021-22 to 2024-25. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The survey was conducted between November 2024 and January 2025, and aggregate CAPEX rose (not fell) by 66.3% over 2021-22 to 2024-25.