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New Delhi: India's services sector expanded at its slowest pace in 14 months in March, as the West Asia war weighed on demand while input costs climbed at the fastest rate in 45 months, showed a private survey released Monday. The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, dropped to 57.5 in March from 58.1 in the previous month, still remaining firmly above the long-term average of 54.4. A reading above 50 indicates expansion. Coupled with manufacturing growt ...Read More >
Meta description - India's service sector growth slowed to a 14-month low in March 2026. It gives the right sign, eases the demand, and moderates financial momentum overall. India's services sector lost steam for the second straight month in March. It is recording its slowest growth in over a year as demand weakened and inflationary pressures have strengthened amid the constant Iran conflict. The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index, collected by S&P Global, fell to 57.5 last month f ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 6 (Reuters) - India's services sector grew at its weakest pace in 14 months in March as the Middle East war dampened domestic demand, a survey showed on Monday, though overseas orders hit a near record while input cost pressures were at their most intense since mid-2022. Here are the key details: * The final HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) (INPMIS=ECI), opens new tab, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 57.5 in March from February's 58.1, but was higher than a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) India's services sector growth momentum rose at the softest pace in 14 months in March, mirroring the slowdown in new business intakes, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from 58.1 in February to 57.5 in March, amid the weakest rises in new business and activity since January 2025. In the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes co ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 6 (Reuters) - India's services sector grew at its weakest pace in 14 months in March as the Middle East war dampened domestic demand, a survey showed on Monday, though overseas orders hit a near record while input cost pressures were at their most intense since mid-2022. Here are the key details: * The final HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, fell to 57.5 in March from February's 58.1, but was higher than a preliminary estimate of 5 ...Read More >
BENGALURU: India's services sector grew at its weakest pace in 14 months in March as the Middle East war dampened domestic demand, a survey showed on Monday, though overseas orders hit a near record while input cost pressures were at their most intense since mid-2022. The final HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, fell to 57.5 in March from February's 58.1, but was higher than a preliminary estimate of 57.2. Also read: RBI MPC Meeting: India seen hold ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 6 (Reuters) - India's services sector grew at its weakest pace in 14 months in March as the Middle East war dampened domestic demand, a survey showed on Monday, though overseas orders hit a near record while input cost pressures were at their most intense since mid-2022. Here are the key details: * The final HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, fell to 57.5 in March from February's 58.1, but was higher than a preliminary estimate of 57. ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (UNI) India's manufacturing sector slowed in March as the growth in activity moderated due to rising costs, competitive pressures, and global uncertainty, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, signalling a softer expansion. The slowdown is attributed to a combination of domestic and international challenges that dampened the momentum seen earlier. PMI index fell below its long- ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India's manufacturing sector growth eased to a four-year low in March as cost pressures, fierce competition, heightened market uncertainty and the war in the Middle East led to softer increases in new orders and output, a monthly report said on Thursday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell from 56.9 in February to 53.9 in March, indicating the weakest improvement in overall business conditions in close to four years. In ...Read More >
Bengaluru: India's manufacturing sector grew at its slowest pace in nearly four years in March as the war in the Middle East stoked uncertainty, disrupted supply chains and dented demand, while higher oil prices drove up input costs, a private survey showed. Here are the key details: * The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, fell to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, broadly in line with a preliminary estimate of 53.8. * New orders - a key ga ...Read More >
BENGALURU, April 2 (Reuters) - India's manufacturing sector grew at its slowest pace in nearly four years in March as the war in the Middle East stoked uncertainty, disrupted supply chains and dented demand, while higher oil prices drove up input costs, a private survey showed. Here are the key details: * The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index(PMI), compiled by S&P Global, fell to 53.9 in March from 56.9in February, broadly in line with a preliminary estimate of53.8. * New orde ...Read More >
India's factory growth just hit a near 4-year low -- what's driving the slowdown? here's what the latest HSBC PMI data reveals. India's manufacturing activity slowed in March to 53.9, the weakest improvement in nearly four years, as rising costs and global uncertainties weighed on demand, according to the HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data. "Indian manufacturers signalled a decline in outstanding business volumes for the first time in close to a year-and-a-half. Underlying data indicat ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - India's private sector activity continued to expand sharply in December, though at the weakest pace in ten months amid softer growth seen across both the manufacturing and service sectors, flash survey results from S&P Global showed on Tuesday. The HSBC flash composite output index dropped to 58.9 in December from 59.7 in November. However, a score above 50 indicates expansion in the sector. Factory activity logged the slowest improvement in two years as the Manufacturing PMI decli ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Dec 16 (Reuters) - India's private sector activity ended the year on a sombre note, expanding at its weakest pace in ten months in December as a slowdown in new orders took the steam out of both the manufacturing and services sectors, a survey showed on Tuesday. While the economy remains in expansionary territory, the deceleration coupled with a near-stagnant job market indicates domestic demand is cooling, dragging overall momentum down from the highs seen earlier in 2025. HSBC's f ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Dec 16 (Reuters) - India's private sector activity ended the year on a sombre note, expanding at its weakest pace in ten months in December as a slowdown in new orders took the steam out of both the manufacturing and services sectors, a survey showed on Tuesday. While the economy remains in expansionary territory, the deceleration coupled with a near-stagnant job market indicates domestic demand is cooling, dragging overall momentum down from the highs seen earlier in 2025. HSBC's ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 4 (PTI) The rupee recovered from the record low level and settled with a gain of 11 paise at 88.66 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday boosted by falling crude oil prices overseas. Forex traders said a firm dollar, outflow of foreign funds and subdued domestic equity markets prevented a sharp gain in the Indian currency. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.55 and hit the intra-day high of 88.28 against the greenback. The unit also touched a low of 8 ...Read More >
India's private sector growth slowed in October to its lowest in five months. Weaker demand and higher output prices impacted business optimism. Services sector growth saw a slowdown, while manufacturing activity improved. New orders expanded at a slower pace. International demand softened, particularly for exports to the United States. Businesses raised selling charges despite some cost easing. Growth in India's private sector eased to a five-month low in October as weaker demand and rising ou ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's manufacturing activity showed renewed strength in October, with the HSBC Flash India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to a two-month high of 58.4, up from 57.7 in September, a report showed on Friday. The data compiled by S&P Global indicates that the country's manufacturing sector continues to expand at a solid pace, supported by strong domestic demand and easing cost pressures. The rise in the manufacturing PMI reflects an improvement in business condi ...Read More >
BENGALURU, Oct 1 (Reuters) - India's manufacturing sector expansion lost some momentum last month, slipping to its weakest pace in four months but remaining strong, while factory gate prices surged at the fastest rate in nearly 12 years to combat mounting input costs, a survey showed on Wednesday. That suggests the United States' punitive 50% tariffs on Indian goods could be starting to bite Asia's third-largest economy, which has been the fastest growing among major nations this year. HSBC's ...Read More >
(RTTNews) - India's factory growth showed a mild loss of momentum in September amid stronger rises in input and output prices, final survey data from S&P Global showed on Wednesday. The HSBC manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index dropped to 57.7 in September from 59.3 in August. However, a score above 50 indicates expansion, and the same was below the flash estimate of 58.5. Among components, new orders, output, and input buying all rose at the slowest rates since May, while job creation ret ...Read More >
In the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes contraction. India's manufacturing sector activity eased in September, as new orders, output and input buying rose at the slowest rates in four months, while job creation retreated to a one-year low, a monthly survey said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index moderated from 59.3 in August to 57.7 in September, pointing to the wea ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 1: India launched the first phase of four development projects across nine partner countries as part of its 'India-UN Global Capacity Building Initiative'. The programme aims to deepen South-South cooperation in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The launch event was presided over by Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Tanmaya Lal, and attended by heads of missions from participating countries, UN Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sharp, dip ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's manufacturing activity rose to a 16-month high of 59.1 in July, driven by robust growth in new orders, output and stock of purchases. The HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, was 58.4 in June 2025 and 58.1 in July 2024. "The Indian manufacturing sector benefited from strong growth in new orders and output," said Pranjul Bhandari, India chief economist at HSBC. The survey respondents attributed the increase in new orders to favourable demand conditio ...Read More >
Investing.com -- India's services sector showed strong growth in June, driven by robust demand and easing price pressures, according to a survey released Thursday. The HSBC final India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 60.4 in June from 58.8 in May. This figure was slightly below the preliminary estimate of 60.7. The index remained well above the 50.0 threshold that separates growth from contraction in business activity, indicating continued expansion ...Read More >
BENGALURU (Reuters) -India's services sector enjoyed its strongest growth in ten months in June, fuelled by robust demand and cooling price pressures, a survey showed on Thursday. The HSBC final India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, climbed to 60.4 in June from 58.8 in May, but was a touch lower than a preliminary estimate of 60.7. The PMI threshold of 50.0 separates growth in activity from contraction. The new business sub-index - a key gauge of demand - ro ...Read More >
BENGALURU: India's services sector enjoyed its strongest growth in ten months in June, fuelled by robust demand and cooling price pressures, a survey showed on Thursday. The HSBC final India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, climbed to 60.4 in June from 58.8 in May, but was a touch lower than a preliminary estimate of 60.7. The PMI threshold of 50.0 separates growth in activity from contraction. The new business sub-index - a key gauge of demand - rose sharply ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 2 (PTI) Benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 287 points on Wednesday due to profit selling in HDFC Bank, L&T and Reliance Industries shares and caution ahead of the impending US tariff deadline. Paring its early gains, the BSE Sensex closed lower by 287.60 points or 0.34 per cent at 83,409.69. During the day, it dropped 546.52 points or 0.65 per cent to 83,150.77. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined by 88.40 points or 0.35 per cent to settle at 25,453.40. Flight of foreign capital from eq ...Read More >
New Delhi: Activity in the country's manufacturing sector rose to a 14-month high in June as new orders, including those from overseas, surged, triggering a record upturn in employment, results of a survey showed on Friday.The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 58.4 in June, up from 57.6 in May. The headline figure was above its long-run average of 54.1 and pointed to a robust improvement in health of the sector. The 50-point mark separates expansion from contracti ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's manufacturing activity rose to a 14-month high of 58.4 in June, driven by strong growth in output and new orders, a private survey showed. The HSBC Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, was 57.6 in May and 58.3 in June 2024. The manufacturing sector closed the first quarter of the current fiscal year on a strong note, with an average PMI reading of 58.1. It was 57.4 in the previous quarter and 58.2 a year earlier. "Robust end-demand fuelled expansions in ...Read More >
New Delhi: Maintaining the pace of India's growing economy, the country's gross goods and services tax or GST mop-up in June stood at Rs 1.85 lakh crore, marking a 6.2 per cent increase compared to the same month last year, while India's manufacturing sector activity rose to a 14-month high in June on the back of expansion in output, new orders, and job creation, two separate data showed on Tuesday. However, the finance ministry said that the government's focus on GST, which completes eighth ye ...Read More >
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