Consumer Confidence in India Rises Sharply In June 2025, Second-Highest Globally: LSEG-Ipsos Index
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Consumer confidence in India surged in June, with the LSEG-Ipsos PCSI rising 2.9 points to 59.0, placing India second among 30 countries.
Consumer confidence in India rebounded sharply in June, rising by 2.9 percentage points to a national index score of 59.0, according to the latest LSEG-Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI). This marks a strong recovery after a turbulent May and places India second among 30 surveyed countries, trailing only Indonesia (61.1).
The upbeat sentiment was visible across all four key components of the index. Notably, the 'Employment Confidence' sub-index saw the highest surge, climbing by 6.5 percentage points. The 'Economic Expectations' sub-index jumped 4.2 points, while sentiment around 'Current Personal Financial Conditions' and 'Investment Climate' rose by 3.2 and 1.0 percentage points, respectively.
The PCSI is a monthly global survey conducted by Ipsos in partnership with LSEG, gauging consumer sentiment across various indicators such as the local economy, personal finances, and investment outlook. In India, the survey includes a sample of 2,200 adults from metros and tier 1-3 cities, reflecting views of urban social-economic classes A/B/C.
The global sample includes over 21,700 adults across 30 countries, with rigorous weighting applied to ensure demographic representation. The Indian leg of the study combines both online and face-to-face interviews.
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Last Updated: Consumer confidence in India surged in June, with the LSEG-Ipsos PCSI rising 2.9 points to 59.0, placing India second among 30 countries. Consumer confidence in India rebounded sharply in June, rising by 2.9 percentage points to a national index score of 59.0, according to the latest LSEG-Ipsos Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI). This marks a strong recovery after a turbulent May and places India second among 30 surveyed countries, trailing only Indonesia (61.1). The upbeat sentiment was visible across all four key components of the index. Notably, the 'Employment Confidence' sub-index saw the highest surge, climbing by 6.5 percentage points. The 'Economic Expectations' sub-index jumped 4.2 points, while sentiment around 'Current Personal Financial Conditions' and 'Investment Climate' rose by 3.2 and 1.0 percentage points, respectively. The PCSI is a monthly global survey conducted by Ipsos in partnership with LSEG, gauging consumer sentiment across various indicators such as the local economy, personal finances, and investment outlook. In India, the survey includes a sample of 2,200 adults from metros and tier 1-3 cities, reflecting views of urban social-economic classes A/B/C. The global sample includes over 21,700 adults across 30 countries, with rigorous weighting applied to ensure demographic representation. The Indian leg of the study combines both online and face-to-face interviews. About the Author Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published:
