Automobiles, electrical machinery push sales of listed pvt manufacturing cos in Q4: RBI data
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.

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