Business
16 Jun, 2026
Automobiles, electrical machinery push sales of listed pvt manufacturing cos in Q4: RBI data
Business To Business, Mumbai, 16th June, 2026: The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday reported strong growth in the private corporate sector, with sales of more than 1,800 listed private manufacturing companies rising 14.5% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of FY 2025–26.
The growth was driven primarily by industries such as:
- Automobiles
- Electrical machinery
- Non-ferrous metals
According to RBI data based on the quarterly results of
3,266 listed non-government non-financial companies, the broader private non-financial corporate sector maintained robust momentum.
At the aggregate level:
| Period |
Sales Growth |
| Q3 FY26 |
10.1% |
| Q4 FY26 |
13.9% |
The figures indicate that corporate revenue growth accelerated during the January–March 2026 quarter.
Manufacturing companies were a key contributor to the improvement.
The
14.5% increase in manufacturing sales reflects:
- Strong demand in the automobile sector.
- Higher activity in electrical equipment and machinery.
- Growth in non-ferrous metal production and sales.
- Continued industrial expansion.
The RBI's findings point to:
- Healthy business activity in the formal corporate sector.
- Strong industrial demand.
- Improved revenue generation among listed firms.
- Continued economic momentum during the final quarter of FY26. The performance of listed private companies is often viewed as an important indicator of broader economic health. Sustained double-digit sales growth can support:
- Higher industrial output.
- Increased investment activity.
- Employment generation.
- Stronger corporate profitability.
The latest RBI data suggests that India's listed private corporate sector ended FY 2025–26 on a strong note, with manufacturing industries playing a major role in driving revenue growth.