EconomySunday, 12 July 2026·The Hindu - Economy
RBI launches July 2026 surveys for inflation expectations and consumer confidence
On July 9, 2026, RBI launched three surveys across 19 cities and 31 States/UTs to support monetary policy inputs.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 9, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India launched three surveys, including the July 2026 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households, to support monetary policy decisions.
Key specifics
- The Inflation Expectations Survey of Households covers 19 cities in July 2026.
- It collects qualitative views on price changes for the next 3 months and 1 year.
- The Rural Consumer Confidence Survey covers households in rural and semi-urban areas across 31 States/UTs.
- The Urban Consumer Confidence Survey is also conducted across 19 cities, including Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai.
- The next Monetary Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for August 3 to 5, 2026.
Exam lens
Economy MCQ focus: RBI surveys, 19 cities, 31 States/UTs, inflation expectations, MPC dates. TNPSC may ask which survey captures household inflation expectations before the August 2026 MPC meeting.