Reserve Bank of India

Consumer confidence for the current period has continued on its recovery path after the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, though it remained in the pessimistic zone; the current situation index (CSI)2 improved further on account of better perceptions on general economic situation, employment and household income.One year ahead outlook, as measured by the future expectations index (FEI), also improved, after remaining steady in the previous three survey rounds.Households displayed lower pessimism on the prevailing employment conditions vis-à-vis the previous survey round; they were more optimistic on employment outlook.The current sentiment on overall spending remained close to its level in the previous survey round, though year-ahead outlook improved marginally.The outlook on discretionary spending moved to positive terrain for the first time since the onset of the pandemic.

Consumer Price and Wholesale Price Index of India

 The 99th round of the Industrial Outlook Survey (IOS) encapsulates qualitative assessment of the business climate by Indian manufacturing companies for Q2:2022-23 and their expectations for Q3:2022-23. In all, 1,234 companies responded in this round of the survey. The additional response block for assessing the outlook on key parameters for two more quarters, which was introduced in the wake of uncertainties since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, was continued in this round of survey. A. Assessment for Q2: 2022-23 Business conditions in the manufacturing sector moved further on the recovery path during Q2:2022-23 as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic ebbed further; respondents maintained positive assessment for production, order books, capacity utilisation, employment and foreign trade situations, though the sentiments were marginally tempered from the previous round of the survey. Manufacturers assessed continued pressures from rising cost for raw materials, salary outgo and the cost of finance during the quarter; they, however, perceived some moderation in the pace of increase in raw material cost. Respondents reported deceleration in the pace of rise in selling prices during Q2:2022-23; their sentiments on profit margin for the quarter deteriorated. Overall, business sentiments in the manufacturing sector remained positive, albeit with some moderation; the business assessment index (BAI) stood at 106.7 in Q2:2022-23 as compared with 110.7 in the previous quarter . B. Expectations for Q3: 2022-23 Respondents remained optimistic on demand conditions during Q3:2022-23, though it waned marginally, as reflected in their expectations on production, order books and employment. Pressures from purchase of raw materials and staff cost are likely to soften during Q3:2022-23. Selling prices and profit margins are expected to rise further; lower share of respondents expect further rise in selling prices as well as rise in profit margins during the ensuing quarter vis-à-vis the survey round. Overall, manufacturers remained optimistic about business conditions: the business expectations index (BEI) remained high at 134.4 in Q3:2022-23 though it moderated marginally from 137.7 in the previous quarter.    

Notes: 1.G.n.i.e : Government not included elsewhere  

Data values ​​areas on 31st March for every year; Data figures are in Rs. Ten Million; *: Reserves and Surplus consists of Statutory Reserves, Capital Reserves, Share Premium, Investment Fluctuation Reserves, Revenue  & Other Reserves, and Balance of Profit; Source: Statistical Tables Relating to Banks in India, Database on Indian Economy, RBI

This dataset describes about the list of tables that corresponds to National Income of India. Notes: Financial Year 2017-2018, 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 have been considered as 2018, 2019, 2020 2021 respectively.