NABARD's eighth Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey shows rise in rural consumption and income
The eighth round of NABARD's Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS), released on 11 December 2025, found that about 80% of rural households consistently reported higher consumption over the past year.
Summary
The eighth round of NABARD's Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS), released on 11 December 2025, points to a broad-based revival in rural demand. In the NABARD survey, about 80% of rural households consistently reported higher consumption over the past year, and 67.3% of monthly income went on consumption, the highest share since the survey began. A record 42.2% of households reported income growth, and 75.9% expect incomes to rise next year. RECSS is a bi-monthly survey conducted since September 2024.
Key facts
- Released
- 11 December 2025
- Survey
- RECSS, 8th round (bi-monthly, since September 2024)
- Higher consumption
- About 80% of rural households
- Share of income spent
- 67.3%, highest so far
- Income growth
- 42.2% of households
- Expect income rise
- 75.9%
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to the eighth round of NABARD's RECSS released on 11 December 2025, what share of monthly income do rural households now spend on consumption?
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Correct answer: C — 67.3%
PIB 2202010: 67.3% of monthly income is now spent on consumption, the highest since the survey began; 42.2% reported income growth and 75.9% expect incomes to rise.
How often is NABARD's Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) conducted?
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Correct answer: B — Bi-monthly
PIB 2202010: RECSS is a high-frequency, bi-monthly assessment conducted by NABARD since September 2024.