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RBI: Private Non-Financial Firms’ Sales Grow 10.1%

28 February 20261 min read
ECONOMYRBI: PrivateNon-FinancialFirms’ Sales Grow10.1%28 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

RBI data showed sales of listed private non-financial firms up 10.1% year on year in Q3 FY 2025–26.

Key facts

  • Sample: 3,188 listed non-government non-financial companies.
  • Trend: broad-based revenue improvement led by manufacturing; profits improved unevenly.

Sector-wise performance

SectorSales growthOperating profit growth
Manufacturing11.4% (from 8.5%)11.8%
IT8.8%11.1%
Non-IT services10.6%4%

Exam angle

  • Manufacturing drivers: automobiles, electrical machinery, non-ferrous metals.

Test yourself

1. By how much did listed private non-financial companies' sales grow year-on-year in Q3 FY 2025–26, per RBI?

RBI reported 10.1% growth.

2. Which sector recorded the highest sales growth among those listed in the RBI report?

Manufacturing grew 11.4%, ahead of non-IT services at 10.6% and IT at 8.8%.

3. How many listed non-government non-financial companies were covered in the RBI report?

The report covered 3,188 companies.

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