Consumer Sentiment

Consumer confidence dips to 6-year low in September, reveals RBI survey; people less confident about income, jobs

Both the current situation index and the future expectations index recorded declines, the RBI said in its consumer sentiment survey report

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Oil drops as volatile markets, supply surge unsettle investors; US crude production at record high in 2018

The slowdown in China and turmoil in stock and currency markets is making investors nervous, including in oil markets.

Indian consumer sentiment moderates in August after interest rate hike: Report

Consumer sentiment in India moderated in August, as rise in interest rates, appears to have dented optimism in the housing market and also had a negative impact on personal finances, says a report.

Indian consumer sentiment hit record high in July as respondents were bullish about future prospects: Report

The GICI (Genesis India Consumer Indicator) - a monthly indicator tracking consumer sentiment pan India across personal finances, business conditions and buying conditions - rose to 62.44 in July from 60.00 in June, marking a new record high in the series.

People aren't optimistic about current economic conditions or the employment situation nationwide, shows RBI's survey

RBI survey also shows that while households remain pessimistic about the current employment situation, their sentiments are marginally better for the future.

Icra sees July-Sep GDP growth inching up to 6.3%, says Q2 period of adjustment after GST rollout

Headline GVA growth, however, is likely to trail the 6.8 percent recorded in the second quarter of FY17.

Diwali shopping: Has festival of lights boosted sales? Yes, say modern retailers; dampener, say small traders

While modern retail says that there have been a 12-14 percent increase in sales, there are many who insist that the numbers are nowhere near 2016 figures and vouch for a sharp 40 percent decline.

GDP data: Why demonetisation continues to affect consumer sentiment despite rosy numbers

Analysts said that consumption is likely to slow down in March due to demonetisation and high base last year

Budget should focus on roads, affordable housing, rail to boost economy

The augmentation of the revenue base is likely to be directed toward infra and social spending; any major reduction in corporate tax rate would be accompanied by lowering of exemptions