Rural India consumer confidence dips as inflation worries rise: RBI

Rural and semi-urban consumer confidence weakened in September 2026 as inflation concerns increased, according to the RBI's latest survey. The Current Situation Index fell to 90.6, with sentiment moderating across most indicators except spending. However, households remained optimistic about the year ahead, though the Future Expectations Index eased to 112.8. Inflation perceptions rose to 6.8%, and expectations to 7.9%.