Indian business confidence strengthened in Q2FY27, with CIIs index rising to 66 from 60.8. Companies are increasingly optimistic about domestic demand, capacity utilisation and hiring, with 53% planning to expand their workforce, even as global trade and commodity-price risks persist.

CII Business Confidence Index rises to 66.0 in Q2FY27, with stronger domestic demand, capacity utilisation and hiring expectations supporting industry optimism.

Indian business confidence strengthened in Q2FY27, with CIIs index rising to 66 from 60.8. Companies are increasingly optimistic about domestic demand, capacity utilisation and…