Declining PMI momentum, coupled with margin risks and potential capex cuts, suggests the economy faces a trickier second half despite strong Q1 growth.
1 min read01:07 PM ISTIndia’s manufacturing activity expanded at its slowest pace in nearly five years as cooling demand and output cuts triggered a mild dip in factory jobs, even as cost pressures eased.
3 min read11:55 AM ISTIndia's service economy remained firmly inside expansion territory, but showed a loss of momentum last month.
3 min read5 Aug 2026June saw slower growth in new orders, international sales, employment and business activity.
3 min read23 Jun 2026Strong domestic demand lifted services activity in May, but elevated costs, softer confidence and geopolitical risks could test the sector's momentum in the months ahead.
1 min read3 Jun 2026The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 59.8 in May from 58.8 in April. It has continued to grow since April, after registering its weakest growth in 14 months in March.
3 min read3 Jun 2026Driven by domestic demand resilience, Indian factory activity outperformed estimates in May as new orders and production grew at their fastest pace since February despite persistent cost pressures.
3 min read1 Jun 2026Early PMI data shows manufacturing easing to a multi-month low while services continue to support overall private-sector expansion.
2 min read21 May 2026India's services sector showed recovery in April, with the HSBC PMI rising to 58.8. Increased output and new business orders were noted, alongside a shift to domestic suppliers. The composite PMI also rose to 58.2, indicating growth momentum across sectors.
3 min read6 May 2026India’s services sector grew at the softest pace in 14 months during March, mirroring the slowdown in growth of new business intakes, as West Asia conflict hit domestic demand, a private survey showed on Monday.
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