New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament that despite concerns about investment sentiment, the latest official survey indicates a strong 66.3 percent rise in private-sector capex over the past four years.

The National Statistical Office (NSO) conducted the first Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector Capex Investment Intentions between November 2024 and January 2025.

This followed a recommendation by the Parliamentary Standing Committee to create a framework for capturing private-sector capital expenditure data.

The minister said the government has undertaken several policy measures over the years to support corporate investment and improve business sentiment.

These include reforms to enhance Ease of ...