RBI Data Shows 13.9 Percent Sales Growth for Private Corporate Sector in Q4
RBI data for 3,266 listed companies shows a 13.9% year-on-year sales jump in Q4 2025-26. While manufacturing and non-IT services posted robust growth, surging raw material costs—up 18.3%—are squeezing profit margins. Manufacturing firms nevertheless improved their debt-servicing capacity, with the Interest Coverage Ratio reaching 9.5.
The RBI’s review reveals sales acceleration to 13.9%, yet the data shows a squeeze on margins. Manufacturing operating profit growth slowed to 9.4% as raw material expenses climbed 18.3% due to global volatility. Despite these input pressures, the manufacturing Interest Coverage Ratio (ICR) strengthened to 9.5, indicating robust financial health. Non-IT services, while leading sales at 20.3% growth driven by retail trade, maintained a lower ICR of 2.3.
| Sector | Sales Growth (y-o-y) | Operating Profit Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 14.5% | 9.4% |
| IT Services | 9.9% | 14.1% |
| Non-IT Services | 20.3% | 6.5% |
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