The forecast assessment is stable. This is evidenced by the results of a conjunctural survey conducted by the NDIEI of the Ministry of Economic Development in September of this year, reported the press service of the economic ministry. According to the study, 68% of managers report an increase or maintenance of production volumes, and 73% of respondents note growth or stable demand dynamics. The average capacity utilization in industry stands at 69%. The average order backlog period remains at 2.9 months. About 35% of survey participants noted a trend toward reducing inventories. Most respondents (73%) noted that employment levels at enterprises remain unchanged, while 13% reported an increase. The forecast assessment of investment activity remains stable. 20% of managers plan growth in the next three months, while 70% intend to maintain the current dynamics. Among capital usage directions, the leaders are modernization (76%) and expansion (33%) of production capacities. 20% of companies invested in resource saving, and 16% invested in reducing labor costs, respectively. In the short term, nearly half of top managers believe the current demand level will be maintained, while a third of respondents forecast its growth. 46% of respondents plan to maintain industrial production volumes, 36% of company managers plan to increase output, and 34% anticipate profit growth.