{
  "id": 6276640,
  "title": "RBI launches the September 2026 round of the Rural Consumer Confidence Survey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/rbi-launches-the-september-2026-round-of-the-rural-consumer",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-08T12:30:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Reserve Bank of India",
    "slug": "reserve-bank-of-india",
    "url": "https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=63546"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated the September 2026 round of the Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS). This survey aims to gather current perceptions and one-year-ahead expectations from rural and semi-urban households across India regarding the general economic situation, employment scenario, price levels, personal income, and spending. The survey covers 31 states and Union Territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, and West Bengal. The findings from this survey will provide valuable insights for the RBI's monetary policy decisions. Ipsos Research Private Ltd., based in Gurugram, has been contracted by the RBI to conduct the survey. Households approached by the agency are requested to provide their responses directly, while others can participate by filling out the survey schedule and sending it via email or contacting the provided address. For any queries or clarifications, individuals can reach out to the Director of the Division of Household Surveys at the RBI's Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai. Ajit Prasad, Deputy General Manager (Communications), issued this press release on 2026-2027/1070.",
  "summary": "The Reserve Bank of India has been regularly conducting Rural Consumer Confidence Survey (RCCS). The September 2026 round of the survey is being launched. The survey collects current perceptions and one year ahead expectations of households on general economic situation, employment scenario, overall price situation, own income and spending from the households residing in the rural and semi-urban…",
  "key_points": [
    "RBI initiates September 2026 Rural Consumer Confidence Survey",
    "Covers 31 states and Union Territories including Andhra Pradesh",
    "Ipsos Research conducts survey for RBI's monetary policy insights"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Reserve Bank of India",
        "title": "RBI launches the September 2026 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/rbi-launches-the-september-2026-round-of-the-inflation-expectations",
        "published": "2026-09-08T12:30:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}