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RBI Launches 49th Business Survey to Gauge Services & Infrastructure Outlook

The Reserve Bank of India has initiated the 49th round of its quarterly Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey to evaluate the business environment for April-June 2026. The survey collects qualitative data on key indicators like demand, financial conditions, employment, and prices from selected companies. An authorized agency, Genesis Management & Market Research Pvt. Ltd., will conduct the survey while maintaining respondent confidentiality. The results, which include forward-looking projections, are regularly published on the RBI's website to aid economic assessment.

Key Points: RBI Launches 49th Services & Infrastructure Outlook Survey for Q1 FY27

  • Assesses Q1 FY27 business conditions
  • Gathers expectations for Q2 FY27
  • Covers demand, finance, employment, prices
  • Conducted by authorized agency
  • Findings published on RBI website
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RBI launches 49th round of Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey for Q1 FY27 to assess business conditions

RBI launches its 49th quarterly survey to assess business conditions and expectations in India's services and infrastructure sectors for Q1 FY27.

"The Reserve Bank has launched the 49th round of the quarterly Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey (SIOS) for the reference period April-June 2026 - RBI"

Mumbai, April 16

The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday launched the 49th round of its quarterly Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey for the reference period April-June 2026, aimed at assessing business conditions and expectations in key sectors of the economy.

The survey focuses on capturing the current business situation for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27 (Q1:2026-27) based on responses from selected companies in the services and infrastructure sectors.

It also seeks to gather expectations for the following quarter (Q2:2026-27) and provides outlook projections for the subsequent two quarters (Q3:2026-27 and Q4:2026-27).

RBI said, "The Reserve Bank has launched the 49th round of the quarterly Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey (SIOS) for the reference period April-June 2026".

According to the central bank, the survey collects qualitative responses across a range of key indicators, including demand conditions, financial conditions, employment trends, and price levels. These insights are expected to help gauge the evolving business environment and provide inputs for economic assessment.

The Reserve Bank stated that the findings of the survey are released in a summary form on its official website on a regular basis. It also clarified that the identity of participating respondents is not disclosed, ensuring confidentiality.

For conducting the April-June 2026 round of the survey, the Reserve Bank has authorised Genesis Management & Market Research Pvt. Ltd.. The agency will reach out to selected companies to collect responses.

At the same time, the central bank has encouraged wider participation from companies across the services and infrastructure sectors. Interested firms can download the survey questionnaire from the Reserve Bank's website under the 'Survey' section and submit their responses through the prescribed contact details.

The quarterly survey is part of the Reserve Bank's broader effort to monitor sectoral trends and understand business sentiments across key segments of the economy.

By capturing forward-looking expectations along with current assessments, the survey provides an important perspective on economic activity and potential trends in the near term.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Forward-looking data is key! The infrastructure sector has been on a roll, but we need to know if the momentum will sustain. This survey should help policymakers avoid any sudden bumps in the road. Fingers crossed for positive results! 🚀
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Aman W
While the intent is good, I hope the sample size is truly representative. Sometimes these surveys only capture the mood of large corporates in metros. The reality for MSMEs in tier-2 cities can be very different. Just a thought.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see a private agency, Genesis, handling the data collection. Transparency in the process is vital. As long as the methodology is sound and the data is used effectively, this is a positive step for economic planning.
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Vikram M
The focus on employment trends is most welcome. Job creation in services and infra is the backbone of our growth story. Hope the outlook for Q3 and Q4 remains strong. Bharat needs more and more quality jobs! 💼
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Kavya N
More companies should participate. It's our duty to provide accurate feedback to shape better policies. I'm glad RBI has made the questionnaire easily downloadable. Let's all contribute to a clearer economic picture.

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