Consumer Confidence Index in India
Original Article Indian consumer confidence index
The BluFin India Consumer Confidence Index is the first monthly, statistically robust index of consumer sentiment in India. The CCI is designed to provide reliable insights into the direction of the Indian national and regional economies. Released once a month, the index is computed from the results of a monthly survey of 4,000 consumers in 18 cities across India. The sample aims at capturing the major contributors to the personal consumption component of the GDP.The BluFin Consumer Confidence Index was developed by a team of financial economists and statisticians led by Dr. Sam Thomas, Ph.D., Director of Research and Development at BluFin. Dr Thomas is also Professor of Banking and Finance at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
The BluFin Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) was 39.9 in March,2012 compared with its lowest score of 35.8 in December last year. The index below 50 reflects pessimism and above 50 optimism.
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