RBI launches November 2026 Urban Consumer Confidence Survey
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opened the November 2026 round of its Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS), seeking qualitative feedback from households on the general economic situation, employment outlook, price levels, income and spending. The survey is being fielded in 19 cities—Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram—and is intended to provide useful inputs for the RBI’s monetary-policy decisions.
M/s Hansa Research Group Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, has been engaged to conduct this round on behalf of the RBI. Selected households will be approached by the agency, but other individuals may also submit responses using the linked survey schedule and email the completed form to the contact address provided. Queries can be directed to the Director, Division of Household Surveys, Department of Statistics and Information Management, RBI, at the listed phone numbers.
Why it matters
Understanding consumer confidence helps banks and investors gauge future demand and inflation pressures, influencing credit and investment strategies.
FAQ
Which cities are included in the November 2026 UCCS?
The survey covers Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Nagpur, Patna, Raipur, Ranchi and Thiruvananthapuram.
Who is conducting the survey on behalf of the RBI?
M/s Hansa Research Group Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai is engaged to conduct this round of the survey.
How can individuals not approached by the agency participate?
They can provide responses using the linked survey schedule and email the completed form to the contact address listed in the press release.
Source: RBI Press Releases. See the original source for full details.
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