<h1>Private Sector Capital Expenditure Surges 66.3%, Manufacturing Leads with Rs.172.2 Crore Investment Projections for 2024-25</h1> The National Statistical Office conducted the first Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector CAPEX Investment Intentions from November 2024 to January 2025. Key findings reveal a significant growth in capital expenditure, with an overall 66.3% increase from 2021-22 to 2024-25. Manufacturing enterprises led investments, with an estimated Rs.172.2 crore provisional capital expenditure per enterprise in 2024-25, primarily focused on income generation and asset upgradation. The survey faced challenges in enterprise participation and data collection but provides valuable insights into private sector investment trends.