The Reserve Bank of India has initiated the 115th round of the Industrial Outlook Survey, projecting confidence and expectations within the manufacturing sector for Q2: 2026-27. This will aid in evaluating the sector’s economic health moving forward.
Launch of the 115th Quarterly Industrial Outlook Survey
The Reserve Bank of India has launched the 115th round of its quarterly Industrial Outlook Survey (IOS) targeting the Indian manufacturing sector for the reference period of July-September 2026. This survey captures business sentiments regarding the current and upcoming quarter.
Through this survey, participating manufacturers will provide qualitative feedback on various indicators, including demand conditions, financial conditions, and employment outlook, alongside price trends. The insights garnered will help the RBI in tuning its monetary policies based on real-time data from the industrial sector.
This initiative underscores the RBI's commitment to assessing economic conditions and adopting a responsive monetary policy. The results may highlight potential shifts in manufacturing confidence and output.
Practitioners in the manufacturing and corporate law sectors should observe the forthcoming outcomes as these surveys could significantly impact strategic planning and regulatory frameworks within the industry.
Citations
- IOS (2026) RBI Press Release 63100