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In May 2025, the RSPP conducted another round of survey among industrialists and entrepreneurs, revealing a composite index of 45.4 points, 1.9 points less than the value obtained in the last reporting period. The negative dynamics of the RSPP Index are associated with a sharp decline in demand, deterioration in the B2G sector, and fluctuations in the currency market.
The index of the market of manufactured products dropped by 3.8 points on the scale, with respondents expressing significantly worsening demand than a month ago. The B2B Index rose 0.5 points to 45.6 points, while the Logistics Index moved into the positive assessment zone, gaining 51.8 points (+3.4 points).
The B2G index dropped to 47 points in the reporting period, with all indicators showing a decline, but the dynamics of the index characterizing the relations between Russian business and foreign partners look the worst. The Financial Markets Index fell by 2.8 points to 44.1 points, with a quarter of respondents stating that their companies' financial situation has deteriorated.
In terms of social and investment activity, more than two-thirds of enterprises participated in the survey in May 2025. Investment programs were implemented by more than two-thirds of the enterprises, with 63.6% of companies implementing projects without any changes in the schedule or budget. However, 18.2% of companies reported falling behind schedule, while 4.5% were ahead of schedule.
86.8% of organizations hired employees, and 5.5% used measures to reduce working hours to optimize costs. Social programs for employees were in place in 84.6% of organizations, and programs aimed at supporting other categories of citizens in 59.3% of companies.
Three quarters of organizations kept the budget for social programs unchanged, while 16.7% reported an increase in expenditures and 7.7% of surveyed enterprises reduced the budget. 75.8% of companies participated in the implementation of additional measures to reduce tension in the labor market, with more than half sending employees for internships and 48.4% engaged in advanced training.
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