Sector Update | 3 October 2017
Capex tracker
New project announcements decline sharply
Private sector investment proposals at 15-quarter low
We highlight key takeaways from the quarterly projects data released by Centre for
Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). We use this as a proxy for the Indian capex
cycle. CMIE tracks projects across stages of announcement, implementation and
completion, and takes into account stalled/shelved projects.
New project announcements
dip 64%
New Projects anncd INRb
Growth YoY (%)
200%
100%
0%
-100%
New project announcements dip 64% to INR845b
Intentions to set up new projects were at INR845b in 2QFY18, a dip of 64% YoY and
the lowest since June 2014, when the new Modi-led government assumed power.
Private sector investment proposals fell to their lowest in 15 quarters to INR313b
(down 83% YoY) and accounted for 37% of total new project proposals. The share of
government proposals was at 63% and stood at INR532b (down 9% YoY) – of this,
the share of state governments was 44%. State government investment proposals
stood at INR367b (up 68% YoY), primarily driven by the proposed INR200b Taj
International Airport project in Greater Noida. Uttar Pradesh accounts for 24% of
the new investment proposals during the quarter.
Our interactions with companies indicate that post GST implementation from July
01, 2017, government ordering has slowed, as the new GST rates are getting
integrated into new and existing contracts. Government orders should improve in
the coming quarters, as this impact fades. A sectoral analysis of proposals during the
quarter indicates steep declines in Electricity (-73% YoY; INR60b), Transport (-51%
YoY; INR328b) and Manufacturing (-76% YoY; INR303b).
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
Project completions slump 77% YoY to INR512b
During the quarter, project completions slumped 77% YoY to INR512b – this is much
lower than the average run rate of INR1t, and in fact, the lowest in three years.
Renegotiation of contracts post GST implementation from July 2017 could explain
part of this slow pace of execution. The slowdown seen in 2QFY18 comes after a
revival in completions over FY15-17 even in a period when project announcements
were subdued.
Stalled projects remain at elevated
levels (13.3% of the projects)
Stalled projects INRb
% of under implementation
15.0%
15000
10000
5000
0
10.0%
5.0%
0.0%
Stalled projects rise to INR13.2t, 13.3% of projects under implementation
Projects stalled remain elevated at INR13.2t, 13.3% of projects under
implementation. 40% of the stalled projects (INR5t) are due to lack of
environmental clearances (14%), lack of fuel (13%), or lack of funds (10.3%). Land
acquisition related problems account for another 9% of stalled projects. 67% of the
total stalled projects are private sector projects. Power projects, which constitute
39% of stalled projects, continue to dominate stalled projects. Other key sectors
with a high share of stalled projects are: Manufacturing (23%), Services (21%), and
Construc tion (10%). One of the key reasons for subdued new project
proposals/announcements is the high stalled projects.
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Ankur Sharma
(Ankur.VSharma@MotilalOswal.com); +91 22 3982 5449
Amit Shah
(Amit.Shah@MotilalOswal.com); +91 22 3029 5126