The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced the launch of the next round of three major surveys, including one on inflation expectations, to gather key inputs for formulating its monetary policy.

The November 2025 round of the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households (IESH) will capture consumers’ subjective assessments of price movements and inflation based on their personal consumption patterns across 19 cities.

In addition, the Urban Consumer Confidence Survey (UCCS) will collect qualitative responses from households on factors such as the general economic situation, employment outlook, price levels, income, and spending patterns. The survey is conducted regularly across the same 19 cities.

These surveys help the RBI assess consumer perceptions and expectations, serving as critical tools in shaping future monetary policy decisions.