The CII Business Outlook Survey (July–September 2026) captures the views of 238 firms across sectors on India’s current and expected business environment. It tracks business confidence, demand, costs, investment, hiring, and key risks facing industry.
The survey shows a sharp recovery in business confidence, with the CII Business Confidence Index rising to 66.0 in Q2FY27, driven mainly by improved expectations for the coming quarter. It highlights stronger expectations for domestic demand, capacity utilisation, profit margins and hiring, while global trade uncertainty and rising costs remain key concerns.