SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Institutions: Ministry of Finance
On August 6, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the results of several Forward Looking Surveys for July 2025 and the first quarter of 2025-26. These surveys, which include the Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS), Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS), and Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH), provide a forward-looking perspective on economic trends. The reports are based on feedback from respondents and do not necessarily reflect the official views of the RBI.
The release also includes data from other key surveys, such as the Industrial Outlook Survey and the Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey for Q1:2025-26. These reports offer valuable insights into the manufacturing, banking, and services sectors. For civil services aspirants, academics, and policymakers, these findings are crucial for understanding the prevailing economic sentiment and for informing policy formulation.
Relevant question for policy stakeholders: What policy measures can the RBI and government implement to support the services sector in managing persistent input cost pressures and rising wage bills while sustaining employment growth and profitability?
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