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India’s manufacturing sector showed signs of slowing in March, as growth in activity moderated amid a mix of rising costs, competitive pressures and global uncertainty, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI report released on Thursday. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 53.9 in March from 56.9 in February, signalling a softer expansion.The reading…
Precious metal prices may stabilise and witness a mild recovery next week after a steep correction, although the upside could remain capped due to elevated interest rates and a firm US dollar, analysts said.Market participants are expected to track key macroeconomic indicators, including provisional manufacturing and services PMI readings from the US, UK and Japan,…
India’s services sector growth eased marginally in February as new business expansion slowed to a 13-month low, reflecting softer demand conditions and a rise in inflation, according to a monthly survey released on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index edged down to 58.1 in February from 58.5 in January. In…
India’s services sector recorded a strong start to 2025 as the activity climbed to a two-month high in January, thanks to improving demand and firms expanded capacity. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index climbed to 58.5 in January, up from 58.0 in December, reflecting faster growth in output and new business….
India’s factory activity picked up marginally in January after slipping to a two-year low the previous month. The sector was helped by strong inflows of new orders, even as sentiment among manufacturers weakened sharply, a monthly survey showed on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.4 in January…
This is a representative image. India’s services sector lost momentum at the end of 2025, with growth moderating in December as incoming demand softened and companies held back on hiring, according to a monthly survey released on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index declined to 58.0 in December from 59.8…
Indian equity markets are likely to take cues from a busy calendar of macroeconomic data, global developments and foreign investor activity in the week ahead, according to market analysts Markets are entering a data-heavy phase both in India and overseas, coinciding with the early part of the earnings season. Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research at Religare…
Based on the HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, the private sector saw robust business activity. (AI image) Business activity in India moderated in December, with the HSBC PMI Composite Index that measures India’s manufacturing and service sectors’ combined output, came in at 58.9, dropping from November’s 59.7. Despite this reduction, the index remained significantly…
India’s services sector regained momentum in November as firms reported a quicker rise in new business and only mild price pressures, helping the industry rebound after losing pace in October, according to PTI. The latest HSBC India Services PMI survey showed a broad improvement in operating conditions, supported by stronger domestic demand.The seasonally adjusted HSBC…
The PMI after seasonal adjustments, declined to 56.6 in November from October’s 59.2. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on India have hit the manufacturing sector, but the impact has been somewhat cushioned by diversification to other countries. The manufacturing activity in India experienced a slowdown to a nine-month low during November, attributed…
