Inflation Expectations Survey of Households launched
The Reserve Bank of India has launched the July 2026 round of its Inflation Expectations Survey of Households. The survey collects subjective assessments on price movements and inflation from households across 19 cities.
Capturing price perceptions
The survey aims to gather subjective assessments from households regarding price movements and inflation.
These assessments are based on their individual consumption baskets.
The survey covers 19 cities across India, including major metropolitan areas like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata, as well as other significant regional centers such as Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, and Hyderabad.
Participants provide qualitative responses on anticipated price changes for general prices and specific product groups over both a three-month and a one-year horizon.
Additionally, quantitative responses are collected for current, three-month-ahead, and one-year-ahead inflation rates.
The insights derived from this comprehensive survey serve as valuable inputs for the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy formulation.
Participation and outreach
M/s Hansa Research Group Pvt. Ltd., based in Mumbai, has been appointed by the Reserve Bank of India to conduct this round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households.
The agency will approach selected households for their responses.
Other individuals not directly contacted can also participate by providing their responses using a linked survey schedule.
Completed schedules can be emailed as per the contact details provided.
For any queries or clarifications, individuals should contact the Director, Division of Household Surveys, Department of Statistics and Information Management, Reserve Bank of India, at their Mumbai office.