Low-Cost Imports and Fluctuating Demand Impact Capital Expenditure

NEW DELHI: Corporate investment decisions are being hampered by uneven demand, commodity price volatility, and trade uncertainties stemming from geopolitical tensions, according to a recent paper prepared for a banking conclave attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The report from SBI Caps indicates that investment confidence is still “catching up,” affecting capital expenditure (capex)…