The industry is buoyed by policy continuity as the CII Business Confidence Index soared to a two-quarter high of 68.2 for the July-September period this fiscal, the lobby grouping said in its first survey after the Lok Sabha polls. The 128th round of the CII Business Outlook Survey was conducted in September 2024, covering more than 200 firms of varying sizes across all industry sectors and regions. Economic momentum has gained speed post the general elections, the industry body stated. India's economic growth has held up well despite global challenges, CII said, asserting that the upcoming festive season portends well for fortifying growth prospects further. However, it cautioned that the "uncertainty in the global scenario persists, necessitating a careful watch on the evolving economic conditions". A few niggling business concerns have been highlighted by the respondents in the survey, with protracted geopolitical tensions, spike in global commodity prices and slowing external