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Launching of 116th Round of Quarterly Industrial Outlook Survey (IOS) - Q3:2026-27

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The Reserve Bank has launched the 116th round of the quarterly Industrial Outlook Survey (IOS) of the Indian manufacturing sector for the reference period October-December 2026. The survey assesses business sentiments for the current quarter (Q3:2026-27) and expectations for the ensuing quarter (Q4:2026-27), based on qualitative responses on a set of indicators pertaining to demand conditions, financial conditions, employment conditions and the price situation. The outlook on key parameters for
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TypeReport
SourceReserve Bank of India
PublishedMonday, 12 October 2026
Affected Population~500 million workers, 90% in informal sector
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EPFO: 28 crore subscribers
E-Shram: 30 crore unorganised workers registered
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Ministry of Labour & EmploymentEPFOESIC
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WorkersTrade UnionsEmployers
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NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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