CEOs Expect FY19 GDP to Grow More Than 7%: CII Poll Most of the industry leaders also see a pickup in capacity utilisation due to increased demand Investment in the country is likely to get a strong boost with the economy set to grow past the 7% mark in the current fiscal year, a CII poll of CEOs has indicated. A majority of the CEOs polled expect a pickup in capacity utilisation in industry due to increased demand, as well as creation of more jobs. The economy is in a sweet spot right now as the adjustment process regarding major reforms of the past few years is largely stabilised and industry is ready for a fresh phase of investment while capacity utilisation builds up,” said CII president Rakesh Bharti Mittal said. As much as Rs 50,000 crore of investments have recently been announced, noted the CII. “Industry is looking forward to GDP growth rate picking up to close to 8% over the next couple of years. Fiscal prudence, able macroeconomic management and strong reforms pr