50th Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey launched
The Reserve Bank of India has launched the 50th quarterly Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey (SIOS) for the July-September 2026 period. The survey assesses the current business situation and future expectations in India's services and infrastructure sectors.
Gauging India's economic pulse
The Reserve Bank of India has initiated the 50th round of its quarterly Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey (SIOS), covering the July-September 2026 period (Q2:2026-27).
This comprehensive survey aims to assess the prevailing business conditions within India's critical services and infrastructure sectors.
It collects qualitative responses from selected companies across a range of indicators, including demand conditions, financial health, employment trends, and the overall price situation.
The SIOS not only evaluates the current quarter but also captures business expectations for the ensuing quarter (Q3:2026-27) and provides an outlook for two subsequent quarters (Q4:2026-27 and Q1:2027-28).
This multi-quarter perspective offers valuable forward-looking insights into these key economic segments, aiding in the understanding of sectoral dynamics and future trends.
Survey participation and transparency
The aggregated findings of the SIOS are regularly published in summary form on the Reserve Bank's website, maintaining respondent anonymity.
M/s Genesis Management & Market Research Pvt. Ltd. is authorized to conduct the survey for the July-September 2026 quarter.
The Reserve Bank encourages broader participation; companies in the services and infrastructure sectors can download the questionnaire from the Bank's website under the 'Survey' section and submit it via email.
For any queries, the Division of Enterprise Surveys at the Department of Statistics and Information Management in Mumbai can be contacted.
Routine, yet vital for insights
This recurring survey provides crucial qualitative insights into India's key services and infrastructure sectors.
While operational in nature, its consistent methodology offers valuable forward-looking data for policymakers.
The broad participation encouraged by the RBI enhances the representativeness and utility of the collected information.