Private investment activity in India gained significant momentum in FY26, with investment announcements by the private sector rising sharply to ₹56 lakh crore from ₹37 lakh crore in the previous financial year, according to the latest SBI Research Ecowrap report.
The report suggests that private sector capital expenditure shows signs of revival, supporting broader economic growth and strengthening investment momentum across sectors.
According to SBI Research, private investment announcements increased by nearly 51% year-on-year, reaching ₹56 lakh crore in FY26 compared to ₹37 lakh crore in FY25.
The report also highlighted a long-term upward trend in overall investment proposals.
SBI Research noted that the latest GDP data further supports the view that investment activity has accelerated during FY26, particularly in the final quarter of the financial year.
Manufacturing emerged as the largest contributor to new investment proposals during FY26.
The sector-wise contribution to total new investment announcements was as follows:
Manufacturing: 28.9%
Power: 28.7%
Building Infrastructure: 23.1%
SBI Research stated that official GDP data points to a meaningful improvement in investment activity during FY26.
A key indicator, Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF), registered growth of 10.8% in the fourth quarter of FY26, signalling robust investment activity across the economy.
The report noted that the sharp uptick in GFCF during Q4 FY26 indicates that investment momentum strengthened considerably toward the end of the financial year.
Beyond fresh project announcements, SBI Research highlighted growth in corporate assets as another sign of sustained investment activity.
The report noted that the gross block of more than 5,000 listed Indian companies increased significantly over the past 4 years.
The gross block of Indian corporates rose from ₹87 lakh crore as of March 2022 to an estimated ₹145 lakh crore as of March 2026.
This substantial increase reflects ongoing investments in factories, machinery, infrastructure, and other productive assets.
According to SBI Research, Indian companies have consistently expanded their productive capacity in recent years.
On average, Indian corporates have added more than ₹13 lakh crore worth of gross block annually over the last 5 years.
The steady rise in asset creation suggests that companies have continued investing despite concerns regarding private sector capital expenditure and global economic uncertainties.
The SBI Research report highlights a notable improvement in India's investment landscape, with private investment announcements rising to ₹56 lakh crore in FY26 and total investment proposals touching ₹80 lakh crore. Supported by strong growth in manufacturing, power, and infrastructure projects, along with a 10.8% rise in Gross Fixed Capital Formation in Q4 FY26, the data points to strengthening private sector participation in driving India's economic growth.
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Published on: Jun 8, 2026, 12:26 PM IST
Rakesh Deshmukh
Rakesh Deshmukh is a financial content specialist with around 3 years of experience writing impactful content across equities, mutual funds, IPOs, and personal finance. At Angel One, he decodes real-time market trends and breaking news, helping investors and traders stay updated. He also helps investors make informed decisions by simplifying market fundamentals and technical analysis. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce.
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