The São Paulo State Secretariat for Partnerships in Investments (SPI-SP) will have a 129% larger budget in 2025 compared to last year. The amount allocated by the state administration for the department focused on attracting private investments totals R$ 7.99 billion. In 2024, the budget was R$ 3.49 billion.
Just over half of the Secretariat’s budget is allocated to subway works in São Paulo: the extensions of Lines 4–Yellow and 5–Lilac, and the construction of Line 6–Orange. The new line, known as the “University Line” because it passes near PUC-SP, FMU, FAAP, Mackenzie, Unip, Uninove, and São Camilo, is expected to receive R$ 3.2 billion from the State Government this year.
The extensions account for more than R$ 1.1 billion in funding from the Secretariat. The Line 4–Yellow project will add 3.3 km to the line with two new stations: Chácara do Jockey and Taboão da Serra. R$ 661.1 million will be invested. With this, Taboão da Serra will become the first city in the metropolitan region to have a metro line.
Line 5–Lilac will receive R$ 565.7 million for extension works to Jardim Ângela. The project includes 4.3 km of new track and two additional stations for the southern region of the capital. The extended section is expected to benefit over 150,000 people.
2024 set a record with a “marathon” of auctions
The state set a record for investments in 2024 with the “Auction Marathon” of the São Paulo Partnership Program (PPI). Nine projects were auctioned, securing over 60% of the R$ 500 billion in estimated partnerships through the end of 2026.
The goal is to conclude the current administration with over R$ 1 trillion in private investment in São Paulo’s economy. Around ten new auctions are expected in 2025, including highlights such as the train lines in the Alto Tietê Lot, water crossings, school modernization and maintenance, the Paranapanema highway lot, and the Campos Elíseos Administrative Center in downtown São Paulo.
With last year’s results, São Paulo has already reached more than 60% of the R$ 500 billion investment target projected through 2026.
R$ 50 billion in new investments expected for 2025
The São Paulo State Government expects new investments in 2025, with R$ 50 billion projected through auctions, expansion of the healthcare network, and highway improvements across the state. Highlights include the auction of three highway lots in the interior of the state, totaling 1,200 km and nearly R$ 15 billion in improvements for the Paranapanema, Mogiana Route, and Circuito das Águas lots.
These investments are part of the state’s efforts to improve the business environment and strengthen public-private partnerships through the Direção Certa plan, which outlines actions to modernize public administration, increase spending efficiency, and boost the state’s investment capacity.
Photo: Marcelo S. Camargo / Government of SP