%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(17).png "RBI Review 2024–25: Sales of Listed Private Firms Rise 7.2%, Profit Margins Moderate")
- Sales growth improved to 7.2%, up from 4.7% in FY24, led by IT, telecom, and manufacturing sectors.
- Manufacturing sales rose 6%, driven by automobiles, electrical machinery, food & beverages, and pharma, though petroleum and steel saw declines.
- Operating profit growth moderated due to rising input and staff costs—6% for manufacturing, 6.1% for IT, and 15.9% for non-IT services.
- Operating profit margins dipped slightly to 14.2% (manufacturing), 21.9% (IT), and 22.1% (non-IT services), reflecting cost pressures.
Question:
Q.1 What was the overall sales growth of listed private non-financial companies in FY 2024–25, as per RBI’s annual review released on June 26, 2025?a) 4.7%
b) 6.0%
c) 7.2%
d) 9.1%
Answer: c) Sales growth improved to 7.2% in FY 2024–25, up from 4.7% in FY24, indicating a recovery in corporate performance.
