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Why are India's private firms not investing despite record profits?

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Private investment in India has been on the decline since the global financial crisis of 2007 .

India 's full-year GDP is expected to close at 6.5% , sharply lower compared to last year's 9.2% growth.

Slowing private investments have a direct bearing on India 's growth prospects.

The World Bank estimates India will need to grow by 7.8% on average over the next 22 years .

India 's central bank also says more private companies have shown an intention to invest this year compared to last year , although how much of that intent results into actual money deployed remains to be seen. The uncertainties related to global trade tariffs could delay any anticipated investment pick-up, according to Icra ..

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