RBI Launches the Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey for Q2 FY27

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the 50th round of its quarterly Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey (SIOS) for the July-September 2026 period. The survey is designed to assess business conditions and expectations across key services and infrastructure sectors in India.

It gathers qualitative feedback from selected companies on demand, financial conditions, employment, and pricing trends. The findings are used to understand sectoral sentiment and monitor developments in the broader economy.

RBI Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey July September 2026

The RBI announced the launch of the 50th round of the Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey for the reference period July-September 2026. The survey evaluates the business situation during Q2 FY27 and collects feedback from companies operating in the services and infrastructure sectors.

Responses are based on qualitative assessments rather than quantitative data. The exercise forms part of the central bank’s regular efforts to track economic activity and business sentiment across important sectors of the economy.

What Does the RBI Survey Measure?

The survey focuses on key indicators related to business performance and operating conditions. Participating companies provide their assessment of demand conditions, financial conditions, employment trends, and the price situation during the current quarter.

In addition to reviewing present conditions, the survey also captures expectations for the following quarter. This approach helps the RBI understand how businesses perceive changing economic conditions and sector-specific developments.

RBI Outlook Survey Covers Future Business Expectations

Apart from evaluating Q2 FY27 conditions, the survey gathers expectations for Q3 FY27. It also seeks outlook information on major business parameters for 2 additional quarters, namely Q4 FY27 and Q1 FY28.

By collecting forward-looking responses, the RBI obtains insights into anticipated trends in demand, employment, and financial performance. These expectations can provide an indication of business confidence levels across the services and infrastructure sectors.

Genesis Management to Conduct RBI Survey

For the July-September 2026 round, the RBI has authorised Genesis Management & Market Research Pvt. Ltd. to conduct the survey on its behalf. Selected companies will participate through questionnaires covering various business indicators.

The central bank has also allowed other firms from the services and infrastructure sectors to take part by downloading the questionnaire from the RBI website and submitting responses electronically. This broader participation helps expand the coverage of business perspectives across different industries.

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Conclusion

The launch of the 50th round of the Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey highlights the RBI's ongoing effort to monitor trends in key sectors of the economy. The survey assesses current business conditions during Q2 FY27 while also collecting expectations for Q3 FY27 and outlooks extending to Q1 FY28.

Responses focus on demand, financial conditions, employment, and prices, providing a qualitative view of sectoral performance. The RBI publishes the survey findings in summary form on its website while maintaining the confidentiality of participating respondents.

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