Mumbai, June 7 -- Private investment announcements rose sharply to Rs 56 lakh crore in FY26 from Rs 37 lakh crore in the previous year, indicating that investment momentum in the economy is gathering pace despite concerns over weak private sector capital expenditure, according to an SBI Research report.

In its latest Ecowrap report, SBI Research said, "Private investment announcements in FY26 is Rs 56 lakh crore from Rs 37 lakh crore in previous year."

The report noted that overall investment announcements in the economy have risen significantly over the years, reflecting increasing confidence among businesses.

"The total investment announcements shows an increasing trend through the period from Rs 17 lakh crore in FY19 to Rs 80 lakh c...