Analysis: Retail, main engine for economy, shows signs of failure
Without measures to support consumption, Romania risks losing its most important engine of economic growth.
Without measures to support consumption, Romania risks losing its most important engine of economic growth.
Business has its eyes firmly set on a positive future, and leaders are looking to expand and grow with confidence.
Romanian companies anticipate improvement of macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, inflation and unemployment, but still adopt a prudent approach as uncertainty remains high.

Greenvolt Power has secured €348 million in financing for the construction of a 253.1 MW wind project in Ialomița county, Romania.
Banca Transilvania (BT) reported a consolidated net profit of RON 4.10 billion (€804.7 million) in 2025, representing a 15.96% increase compared to RON 3.53 billion.
Romanian gas producer Romgaz recorded a consolidated net profit of RON 3.35 billion (€674.5 million) for the 2025 financial year.
State-owned power producer Hidroelectrica Group recorded a 20% fall in net profit during 2025 versus 2024 as the poor water levels significantly impacted hydropower generation and consequently the total volume of energy available for sale.
Romanian energy group Electrica achieved record financial results in 2025, with preliminary net profit reaching RON 1.22 billion (€245 million), representing a 159% increase compared to 2024.