More Indian companies, as compared to their global peers, expect a rise in revenues

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in the coming year, a survey said.

About 83 per cent Indian companies expect a rise in revenues in the coming year, as compared to 70 per cent globally, the bi-annual Regus Business Tracker survey said.

Indeed, 74 per cent of large-sized businesses compared to a 42 per cent global average had experienced a rise in revenues, when the survey was conducted, it said.

"As a result, 20 per cent more large businesses than the global average (70 per cent) expect the rising revenue trend to continue in the coming year," the survey said.

When asked about measures they believed would be most effective in aiding recovery, 40 per cent of medium businesses (globally 19 per cent) advocated a rise in interest rates to curb inflation.

About 39 per cent medium-sized businesses than average (37 per cent) pressed the need for public investment in infrastructure.

All size businesses in India find consensus on this measure - supported by 59 per cent of companies nationally, the survey said.

The survey also analysed sector differences, finding that in India, 34 per cent more consultancy businesses than average had experienced a rise in revenues (globally 42 per cent).