The Reserve Bank of India on Thursday initiated the 49th round of its quarterly Services and Infrastructure Outlook Survey (SIOS) for the April–June 2026 period, with the objective of evaluating business conditions and expectations across major sectors of the economy. The survey is designed to assess the current business scenario for the first quarter of FY 2026–27 based on feedback from selected companies in the services and infrastructure segments. It also aims to gather expectations for the second quarter and provide outlook estimates for the third and fourth quarters of the same financial year.

According to the central bank, the survey collects qualitative inputs on key indicators such as demand trends, financial conditions, employment patterns, and price movements. These responses help in understanding the changing business environment and contribute to economic analysis.

The RBI noted that the survey results are published in summary form on its official website at regular intervals, while maintaining the confidentiality of participating respondents. For conducting this round, Genesis Management & Market Research Pvt. Ltd. has been appointed to reach out to selected firms and collect responses.

The central bank has invited broader participation from companies in the services and infrastructure sectors. Interested organizations can access the questionnaire from the RBI website and submit their responses through the specified channels. This quarterly survey forms part of the RBI’s ongoing efforts to track sectoral developments and gauge business sentiment. By combining current assessments with future expectations, it offers valuable insights into near-term economic trends.