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OCTOBER 2008
Boston Analytics Consumer
Sentiment Index for India 
The October 2008 BACSI for India stood at 84.0, unchanged from the previous month. The BACSI Current Situation Sentiment Index stands at 88.1, a marginal decline of 0.3%. The BACSI Future Expectations Index declined by 0.5% to 83.4 in October 2008. Respondents lack confidence in the general economy and in employment conditions, and consumer spending sentiment fell for the fourth consecutive month, reflecting caution amidst global financial turmoil. However, inflation sentiment improved in October due to recent moderation in commodity and crude prices.
Latest
News  Continued Low Consumer Confidence Telegraphs Significant Concern regarding Current and Future State of Indian Economy
Overall consumer sentiment remains unchanged in October due to economic, employment, and consumer spending factors; however, improved inflation sentiment reflects recent moderation in commodity and crude prices
>> Read the Press Release for October 2008
>> Read the Executive Summary for October 2008
>>See previous BACSI press releases and executive summaries
Boston Analytics Unveils Monthly India Watch Sector-Based Research Report on
the Automotive Industry in India
“Automotive Industry in India” report is based on findings derived from the proprietary Boston Analytics Consumer Sentiment Index (BACSI) surveys.
>>Read the "Automotive Industry in India" press release
>>Read the executive summary of the "Automotive Industry in India" report
>> See previous press releases and executive summaries
Boston Analytics Releases October Edition of Stock Market Diaries
The Boston Analytics India Market Index (BA IMI) fell 29.52% during October 2008 to close at 868.57. Sliding stocks sent the rupee to an all-time low against the dollar, while a cash crunch lifted overnight cash rates to their highest in 19 months. Fear of liquidity crunch in Indian banks has gripped the markets, and even falling crude oil prices and inflation rates have not been able to buoy the market in the face of global financial meltdown.
>>Read the Stock Market Diaries October 2008 report
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