The Reserve Bank of India has launched three household surveys, including the November 2026 round of its inflation expectations survey, which feed into its bi-monthly monetary policy decisions. The RBI announced them on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, per PTI.
What Does the RBI Inflation Expectations Survey Cover?
The Inflation Expectations Survey of Households measures households’ subjective views on price movements based on their own consumption baskets. It covers 19 cities. The RBI said: “The November 2026 round of the survey is being launched.”
What Are the Consumer Confidence Surveys?
The Urban Consumer Confidence Survey collects qualitative views on the economy, employment, prices, and income and spending across the same 19 cities. The Rural Consumer Confidence Survey gathers current perceptions and one-year-ahead expectations from rural and semi-urban households across 31 states and union territories. All three surveys run regularly.
Market and Trade Reaction
No market reaction was found; these are routine survey rounds.
What Happens Next?
The next bi-monthly monetary policy meeting is scheduled for 2-4 December 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many surveys did the RBI launch?
Three: the household inflation expectations survey and urban and rural consumer confidence surveys.
How many cities does the inflation survey cover?
19 cities.
When is the next RBI policy meeting?
2-4 December 2026.
Source: Business Standard (PTI), 3 November 2026.
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