New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- India Inc. is expected to report a modest year-on-year revenue growth of 5-6 per cent in the second quarter of FY2026, compared with 5.5 per cent growth recorded in Q1 FY2026, according to a report by ICRA.

The growth is likely to be supported by firm rural demand and structural factors such as premiumisation and the expanding scale and scope of organised players.

It stated "India Inc. to report modest YoY revenue growth of 5-6 per cent in Q2 FY2026 (5.5 per cent in Q1 FY2026), led by firm rural demand"

As a result, the report outlined that the credit metrics of the country are also expected to remain stable, with the interest coverage ratio estimated between 4.9 and 5.1 times, against 4.9 times in Q1 FY2026.

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