New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- A bi-monthly survey by National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has shown broad-based revival in rural demand, rising incomes and unprecedented optimism.

As per the survey findings released on Thursday, as many 80% of rural households consistently reported a higher consumption over the last year.

The latest edition of the survey (November 2025) was conducted after the GST rate rationalisation announced on 3 September 2025.

NABARD conducts its Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey every two months across India, capturing both quantitative indicators and household perceptions relating to income, consumption, inflation, credit, investment and expectations.

The survey showed 67.3% of mon...