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  "id": 16451531,
  "title": "India's private capex pipeline surges 39% to Rs 99.7 lakh crore, risks rise: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/indias-private-capex-pipeline-surges-39-to-rs-99-7-lakh-crore-risks",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-25T07:57:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/indias-private-capex-pipeline-surges-39-to-rs-99-7-lakh-crore-risks-rise-report/articleshow/135186243.cms"
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  "account": "India's private capital expenditure pipeline grew by 39% year-on-year to Rs 99.7 lakh crore in September 2026, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The report noted that this surge, nearly four times its level in March 2014, came with risks due to increased concentration in a few states and sectors, larger project sizes, and potential execution delays.\n\nThe private capex pipeline expanded by Rs 46.4 lakh crore over the past two years, compared to a mere Rs 7 lakh crore increase in the previous eight years. While the number of projects grew by only 50% to 5,311, the average project size jumped by 2.7 times to Rs 1,878 crore.\n\nManufacturing and electricity sectors dominated the pipeline, together accounting for 74% of the investments. Services sector registered the fastest growth, increasing by 347%. Power generation, IT and IT-enabled services, metals and chemicals formed 80% of the pipeline, with ITES and conventional power contributing 87% of the annual growth.\n\nConcentration remained a significant risk, with four sub-sectors holding 80% of the pipeline and ITES and conventional power driving 87% of the year's growth. Maharashtra accounted for 29% of the pipeline, up from 9% in 2014, while the top five states held 68% of the investments. Manufacturing was concentrated in Maharashtra and Odisha, electricity in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, and services led by Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh. Housing projects were mainly in Maharashtra.\n\nThe report cautioned that project announcements may outpace actual execution, as planned investments rose by 87% over the past two years, while the number of projects increased by just 18%. Additionally, the report highlighted a lag in power transmission infrastructure investments compared to power generation, raising concerns over project implementation.",
  "summary": "India's private capital expenditure pipeline reached Rs 99.7 lakh crore in September 2026, marking a 39% increase. Manufacturing and electricity constituted the largest components of this pipeline, while the services sector showed rapid growth. A significant concentration of investments appeared in specific states and industries, with eight sectors accounting for 80% of the total. Maharashtra…",
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