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RBI Survey Shows Sharp Deterioration in Consumer Sentiment, Analysts Flag Macro Slowdown
The Reserve Bank of India's May 2026 surveys reveal a sharp drop in consumer sentiment and downgraded growth forecasts. The current situation index fell to 90.7 from 95.7 in March, while professional forecasters cut real GDP growth for 2026-27 to 6.5% from 6.9%. Analysts say the data signals a broad-based macroeconomic slowdown.
Jun 14, 2026 1 source