Lower demand drags India's factory growth to 2-year low in October: Survey
5 years, 2 months ago

Lower demand drags India's factory growth to 2-year low in October: Survey

India Today  

India's factory activity growth hit a two-year low in October as new orders and output rose at a slower pace, dragging business confidence to its weakest since early 2017, a survey showed on Friday, suggesting more policy easing is on the cards. That mirrors a recent sharp deceleration in global manufacturing activity as a protracted US-China trade war took a toll on business sentiment, investment and overall growth. "PMI data for October showed a continuation of manufacturing sector weakness in India, with sales growth softening to the slowest in two years," noted Pollyanna De Lima, principal economist at IHS Markit. The downturn in overall business activity and demand suggests the Reserve Bank of India might need to ease policy again, on top of the cumulative 135 basis points of rate cuts delivered this year.

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​Growth chill: On the economy
13 hours, 7 minutes ago

​Growth chill: On the economy

The Hindu  

The National Statistics Office has confirmed emerging fears about the economy’s evidently sluggish trajectory through this year in its first Gross Domestic Product estimates for 2024-25. While the election-focused first quarter hit public capital spending, the second quarter was marred by weak demand and still underwhelming public capex, dragging GDP growth to a seven-quarter low of 5.4%. The NSO’s projection …

India's services sector ended 2024 on a strong footing, PMI shows
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3 days, 1 hour ago

India's services sector ended 2024 on a strong footing, PMI shows

Deccan Chronicle  

India's dominant services sector ended 2024 on a high note as sustained demand boosted activity to a four-month high and led to strong hiring in December, while inflationary pressures eased, a survey showed.The HSBC final India Services Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 59.3 in December from 58.4 in November, its highest since August but lower than …

India's manufacturing activity grew at its weakest pace in 2024
6 days, 17 hours ago

India's manufacturing activity grew at its weakest pace in 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Despite easing cost pressures and strong job growth, India's manufacturing activity grew at its weakest pace for the year 2024, falling to a 12-month low in December this year as new business orders and production expanded at softer rates. “The ongoing improvements in new work intakes prompted manufacturing companies in India to purchase additional inputs for use in …

A sombre December manufacturing PMI curbs enthusiasm
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6 days, 20 hours ago

A sombre December manufacturing PMI curbs enthusiasm

Live Mint  

The pace of business activity in India’s manufacturing sector is slowing, dimming hopes for those rooting for a sharp rebound in gross domestic product growth. Read this | New consumption survey reveals the cracks in the economy Remember, pent-up urban consumption demand coupled with a surge in retail credit from banks were among the key factors that led to sharp …

India’s manufacturing growth at 12-month low in December
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6 days, 22 hours ago

India’s manufacturing growth at 12-month low in December

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s manufacturing growth slowed to a 12-month low in December amid a softer increase in factory orders and production, a private survey said. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index, compiled by S&P Global, was recorded at 56.4 in December, down from 56.5 in November. According to the survey, at 56.4 in December, the seasonally adjusted HSBC India …

India’s factory output at 12-month low, December second month of declining activity in a row
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6 days, 23 hours ago

India’s factory output at 12-month low, December second month of declining activity in a row

Firstpost  

India’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 56.4, down from 56.5 in November. Source: Reuters India’s manufacturing activity logged its weakest growth of 2024 in December with the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, or PMI, declining to a 12-month low of 56.4, down from 56.5 in November. The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index averaged over 57.5 in 2024, compared with …

India’s manufacturing sector showed robust job creation, December PMI at 56.4
1 week ago

India’s manufacturing sector showed robust job creation, December PMI at 56.4

Live Mint  

New Delhi, January 2 : India's manufacturing sector showcased continued resilience in December 2024, with employment rising for the tenth consecutive month and reaching its fastest pace of job creation in four months, according to HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index. India's manufacturing sector ended 2024 on a softer note as the PMI for December fell to 56.4, marking the …

India’s high-frequency indicators recovering in Q3, to lift GDP in H2: RBI December Bulletin
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

India’s high-frequency indicators recovering in Q3, to lift GDP in H2: RBI December Bulletin

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Several high-frequency indicators for the third quarter of the current financial year show that the Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in the previous three months ended September, according to a paper in the Reserve Bank of India’s monthly bulletin. The recovery in Q3 of FY25 is being driven by strong festival activity and sustained …

India’s wholesale inflation dips to 1.89% in November after hitting four-month high in October
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

India’s wholesale inflation dips to 1.89% in November after hitting four-month high in October

Firstpost  

Headline retail inflation, the key target for the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decisions, eased to 5.48% in November, down from 6.21% in the prior month India’s wholesale inflation slowed in November to 1.89% year-on-year, easing from the previous month, due to a smaller increase in food prices, government data showed on Monday. The wholesale inflation rate, a proxy …

India’s Private Sector Hits 4-Month High in December: PMI Data
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India’s Private Sector Hits 4-Month High in December: PMI Data

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Showing the resilience in India's economy with solid momentum, the India's private sector growth hit four-month high at the fastest pace in December, helping the economy on a positive note at the end of the year, underpinned by sturdier demand in both services and manufacturing along with a record jobs growth, a private survey showed on Monday. As …

India's economy ends 2024 with solid momentum as business growth hits 4-month high, PMI shows
3 weeks, 3 days ago

India's economy ends 2024 with solid momentum as business growth hits 4-month high, PMI shows

The Hindu  

India's private sector output grew at the fastest pace in four months, preliminary readings from a survey showed, helping the economy end 2024 on a positive note underpinned by sturdier demand in services and manufacturing and record jobs growth. Asia's third-largest economy grew a softer 5.4% last quarter, but easing inflation is expected to spur demand among private sector firms, …

India’s retail inflation eases to 5.48%, industrial production rises to 3-month high
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India’s retail inflation eases to 5.48%, industrial production rises to 3-month high

Firstpost  

These positive developments come as India grapples with a seven-quarter low in real GDP growth, which fell to 5.4 per cent in the July-September period, down from 6.7 per cent in the previous quarter In positive developments for the Indian economy, the country’s retail inflation cooled, while industrial production saw an uptick, according to recently released data. Food inflation eases …

India's Services Sector Growth Stays Strong, Defies Inflation
1 month ago

India's Services Sector Growth Stays Strong, Defies Inflation

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The growth in India’s dominant services sector remained strong in November despite the inflationary pressure for over a decade. As per the survey by seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Business Activity, the India’s services Purchasing Managers’ Index or PMI was down marginally to 58.4 from 58.5 in October as sales increased at a softer pace. Commenting on the …

India’s services sector growth falls marginally in November
1 month ago

India’s services sector growth falls marginally in November

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s services sector growth fell slightly in November from the previous month, owing to a drop in growth of new orders and output, a survey released on Wednesday showed. The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 58.4 in November from 58.5 in October, but was higher than the 57.7 figure reported in …

Manufacturing PMI falls to 56.5 in November
1 month ago

Manufacturing PMI falls to 56.5 in November

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI India’s manufacturing activity, as measured by the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index, came at 56.5 in November, lower than the 57.5 reading in October and the flash PMI reading of 57.3, according to a release by S&P Global on Monday. Manufacturing PMI falls to 56.5 in November To be sure, the reading remained above its long-run average …

India's Manufacturing PMI Slips to 56.5 in November
1 month ago

India's Manufacturing PMI Slips to 56.5 in November

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid a softer increase in factory orders, India's manufacturing activities slowed in November due to inflationary pressures, yet maintained a strong pace. Restricted by fierce competition as well as the price pressures, growth in India's manufacturing sector slipped to 56.5 in November. However, the final data came in significantly below these estimates.Commenting on the survey, Pranjul Bhandari, chief …

PMI: Consumption fatigue hits manufacturers
1 month ago

PMI: Consumption fatigue hits manufacturers

Live Mint  

Manufacturing activity has slowed amid worries that India’s consumption story is fizzling out. India Inc’s Q2FY25 results also mirrored this pain, with corporates pointing out stress in urban consumption due to weak real incomes and rural demand yet to recover. The Q2 manufacturing weakness is unlikely to reverse fully in H2FY25 amid increased global uncertainty, said a Standard Chartered Global …

India factory growth softened in Nov on high inflationary pressures
1 month, 1 week ago

India factory growth softened in Nov on high inflationary pressures

Deccan Chronicle  

India's factory growth cooled in November yet maintained a strong pace, leading to significantly improved optimism despite demand easing a bit due to higher price pressures, a business survey found.Asia's third-largest economy expanded a lacklustre 5.4% in the July-September quarter, official data showed on Friday, led by tepid growth in manufacturing and consumption. The rate was much lower than the …

India’s economic slowdown calls for a well-crafted response
1 month, 1 week ago

India’s economic slowdown calls for a well-crafted response

Live Mint  

Poll managers in the BJP must be heaving a sigh of relief: the underwhelming gross domestic product data for the July-September 2024 quarter has been released well after the Maharashtra assembly polls were done and dusted. Logging disappointing year-on-year growth of 5.4%, the GDP data print for the second quarter of 2024-25 is not only much below consensus estimates from …

Market shrugs off concerns over weak growth numbers, Trump tariff threat
1 month, 1 week ago

Market shrugs off concerns over weak growth numbers, Trump tariff threat

New Indian Express  

Contrary to expectations that India’s equity market would react negatively to weak gross domestic product growth numbers, key benchmark indices—BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50—surged by over 0.50% each on Monday. Investors reaped significant gains as the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies increased by ₹3.25 lakh crore, rising from ₹446.47 lakh crore in the previous session to ₹449.72 lakh crore. …

India's Q2 GDP growth slows to 5.4 per cent, hits 18-month low
1 month, 1 week ago

India's Q2 GDP growth slows to 5.4 per cent, hits 18-month low

India TV News  

In a significant development, India's economic growth decelerated to 5.4% in the July-September quarter of the current fiscal year, marking its slowest pace in nearly two years. Despite the slowdown, India retained its position as the fastest-growing major economy, surpassing China's 4.6% GDP growth in the same quarter. Key sectoral insights According to data from the National Statistical Office, the …

India's Q2 GDP slows to 5.4%, hits 18-month low on weak consumption
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1 month, 1 week ago

India's Q2 GDP slows to 5.4%, hits 18-month low on weak consumption

India Today  

India’s GDP growth for the July-September quarter fell sharply to 5.4%, marking an 18-month low, as per data released by the National Statistics Office on Friday. Manufacturing growth decelerated significantly to 2.2%, compared to 14.3% in the same quarter last year and 7% in the previous quarter. The weaker-than-expected GDP growth raises concerns about the sustainability of economic recovery, particularly …

Private sector grows in November despite cost pressures
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Private sector grows in November despite cost pressures

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With the modest uptick in business activity, India’s private sector economy continued its strong growth in November. The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index rose to 59.5, even as cost pressures have surged to a 16-month high for both services and manufacturing players in the sector. As per the survey, the HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, which …

Flash PMI signals India’s private sector activity at three-month high in November
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Flash PMI signals India’s private sector activity at three-month high in November

The Hindu  

Activity levels across India’s private sector are seeing a modest uptick this month, even as cost pressures have surged to a 16-month high for both services and manufacturing players, compelling them to raise prices charged to customers at a pace not seen since February 2013, as per the HSBC Flash India Purchasing Managers’ Index. The Flash PMI is an early …

23 Nifty 50 stocks plunge up to 37% from one-year highs; IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors among the worst hit
1 month, 4 weeks ago

23 Nifty 50 stocks plunge up to 37% from one-year highs; IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors among the worst hit

Live Mint  

November has so far not offered any relief for Indian markets, as the selloff that began in October has persisted well into the current month. Additionally, foreign portfolio investors have been steadily pulling out of Indian markets since late September, which has put sustained pressure on the Indian rupee, driving it to new record lows. Recent reports indicate that Foreign …

Retail inflation hits 14-month high, rises to 6.21 per cent in October
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Retail inflation hits 14-month high, rises to 6.21 per cent in October

India TV News  

India’s retail inflation surged to a 14-month high of 6.21% in October, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India’s target range. India’s Index of Industrial Production showed a positive shift, expanding by 3.1% in September compared to a 0.1% contraction in August. According to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, key sectors such as mining, manufacturing, and electricity …

India’s service sector growth rebounds in October on higher demand
2 months ago

India’s service sector growth rebounds in October on higher demand

Live Mint  

India’s services sector bounced back in October, buoyed by strong customer demand after a lull in September, according to a survey released on Wednesday. The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index, compiled by S&P Global, climbed to 58.5 in October from 57.7 in September, highlighting 39 consecutive months of above the 50-point threshold that distinguishes growth from contraction. "During October, …

Mint Quick Edit | Stock market drop: It isn’t about the economy
2 months ago

Mint Quick Edit | Stock market drop: It isn’t about the economy

Live Mint  

Even as the Indian stock market tumbles, the economy seems to be humming along, barring sporadic reports of sluggish consumption. Take the purchasing managers’ index reading for October released on Monday. At ₹1.87 trillion, the GST mop-up in October was India’s second-highest monthly figure since the regime’s rollout in 2017. Corporate earnings, though, have shown signs of weakness and equity …

Manufacturing Sector Recovers Strongly in October, with PMI Reaching 57.5
2 months ago

Manufacturing Sector Recovers Strongly in October, with PMI Reaching 57.5

ABP News  

India's manufacturing sector rebounded in October, with the seasonally adjusted PMI rising to 57.5. The rise was driven by strong demand, increased new orders, and a boost in international sales. The sector's performance was buoyed by strong domestic demand as well as increased international orders. New export orders also grew in October, bouncing back after a sluggish September.

India’s manufacturing activity rises in October driven by growth in new orders
2 months ago

India’s manufacturing activity rises in October driven by growth in new orders

Live Mint  

India's manufacturing activity rebounded in October, shaking off an eight-month low in September as robust demand fuelled growth in new orders and international sales. Accelerating growth October saw an acceleration in manufacturing output growth, propelled by a faster rise in new orders and international sales, the survey indicated. Rapidly expanding new orders and international sales reflect strong demand growth for …

Economic Activity Index Shows Mixed Signals in Q2 2024-25
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Economic Activity Index Shows Mixed Signals in Q2 2024-25

The Hindu  

India's GDP is projected to grow 6.8% in the second quarter of 2024-25, marginally higher than the 6.7% uptick in the first quarter. However, some high frequency indicators have shown a slackening of momentum in Q2, partly attributable to idiosyncratic factors like heavy rains and the Pitru Paksha festival. Despite these concerns, the Indian economy has exhibited marked resilience in …

Private sector activity grew at 10-month low pace in September
3 months ago

Private sector activity grew at 10-month low pace in September

The Hindu  

Growth in India’s private sector activity slowed to a ten-month low this September, as per the HSBC India Composite Output Index, which slipped from 60.7 in August to 58.3 last month, as factories and services players clocked a reduction in momentum. While manufacturing sector activity mellowed in September, with factory output and sales growing at the slowest pace so far …

Factory activity also cooled in September
3 months, 1 week ago

Factory activity also cooled in September

The Hindu  

Activity levels in India’s manufacturing sector mellowed in September, with factory output and sales growing at the slowest pace so far in 2024, and export orders rising at the mildest pace in 18 months, as per the survey-based HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index. The seasonally adjusted PMI reading for September slipped to the lowest level since this January at …

Indian businesses grow at slowest pace in nine months, says HSBC Flash PMI
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian businesses grow at slowest pace in nine months, says HSBC Flash PMI

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India's business activity moderated in September, with output and new orders growing at the slowest pace in nine months, according to the flash survey by HSBC Holdings Plc. The HSBC flash PMI survey, compiled by S&P Global, highlighted strong new business inflows, solid job creation, and optimistic growth expectations. The India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index Business Activity Index …

India’s industrial output grows 4.8% in July
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s industrial output grows 4.8% in July

The Hindu  

India’s industrial output growth rose 4.8% in July, the second-slowest pace in the financial year 2024-25, from an upgraded 4.7% growth in June, even as mining and electricity growth slowed, and non-consumer durables’ production slipped a sharp 4.4%, marking the third contraction in four months. Manufacturing output growth picked up to 4.6% in July, from 3.2% in June, and was …

Domestic demand, easing costs propped up Services in August: PMI
4 months ago

Domestic demand, easing costs propped up Services in August: PMI

The Hindu  

Business activity in India’s services sector accelerated at a five-month high pace in August, aided by productivity gains, a pullback in cost pressures which eased to a four-year low, and higher domestic demand. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Business Activity Index, based on responses from 400-odd private players, rose to 60.9 in August from 60.3 in July. Overall private …

Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI): Manufacturing activity at 3-month low in August
4 months, 1 week ago

Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI): Manufacturing activity at 3-month low in August

The Hindu  

Manufacturing activity dropped to a three-month low in August, with new factory orders growing at the slowest pace in seven months and export orders clocking their weakest rise in 2024, even as inflation and competitive pressures dragged producers’ optimism to the worst level since April 2023, as per a private survey-based index. On the bright side, the inflation in manufacturing …

India’s economic activity slipped slightly in August, PMI shows
4 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s economic activity slipped slightly in August, PMI shows

Hindustan Times  

India’s economic activity slipped slightly in August as new order growth for the manufacturing sector slowed, a flash survey by HSBC Holdings Plc showed. India’s economic activity slipped in August as manufacturing new order growth slowed, HSBC survey showed. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index dropped to a three-month low of 57.9 from 58.1 in July, while the services purchasing managers’ …

Services PMI signals mild dip in July; output prices raised at fastest pace in 7 years
5 months ago

Services PMI signals mild dip in July; output prices raised at fastest pace in 7 years

The Hindu  

Services sector activity remained robust in July, with international sales growing at the third-fastest pace in almost ten years, even as rising input costs compelled firms to raise prices at a seven-year high rate, as per the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index that eased marginally from 60.5 in June to 60.3 last month. Overall private sector activity, factoring in …

​Election overhang: The Hindu Editorial on economic activity
5 months ago

​Election overhang: The Hindu Editorial on economic activity

The Hindu  

Production in India’s eight core infrastructure sectors remained largely dampened by the impact of a slowdown in state spending on public works in June, when the general election ended in the early part of the month leading to the formation of a new government at the Centre. Provisional data on the Index of Eight Core Industries released by the Commerce …

PMI signals factory activity eased a tad in July; price pressures mount
5 months, 1 week ago

PMI signals factory activity eased a tad in July; price pressures mount

The Hindu  

Growth in new orders and output eased slightly at Indian factories during July, even as firms raised selling prices at the highest pace in almost 11 years amid a significant spike in input costs that accelerated at a two-year high rate, as per the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index. “The continuous increase in the output price index, driven by …

CPI heralds modest price rises in H2
5 months, 4 weeks ago

CPI heralds modest price rises in H2

China Daily  

China Daily| Updated :2024-07-12 China's consumer prices will likely increase modestly in the second half of this year, as domestic demand and consumption are expected to recover with a series of macroeconomic policy measures taking effect gradually, analysts said. "The mild rise in consumer prices points to the economy's continued recovery trend, while the persistently low price levels suggest the …

India's Business Growth Surges in June: PMI Report
6 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Business Growth Surges in June: PMI Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Regaining the momentum in June with business activity picking up at a quicker pace, Indian businesses, both in the manufacturing and services sectors, expanded at a faster pace in the month of June than the previous month. According to the survey carried out by the global banker HSBC Flash India PMI, the headline flash composite Purchasing Managers’ Index …

India's industrial output's year-on-year growth increases to 5% in April 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India's industrial output's year-on-year growth increases to 5% in April 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Index of Industrial Production grew by 5% for April 2024, compared to 4.6% growth during the same month of the previous year. IIP tracks activity in manufacturing, mining, and electricity generation IIP shows the performance of the industrial sector. The IIP figure for April 2024 stood at 147.7 compared to 140.7 in the same month last year, according to …

India's CPI Inflation Eases To 12-Month Low of 4.75% In May 2024; IIP Grows 5% In April
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India's CPI Inflation Eases To 12-Month Low of 4.75% In May 2024; IIP Grows 5% In April

News 18  

Retail Inflation in May 2024: India’s CPI inflation in May 2024 eased to a 12-month low of 4.75 per cent, according to official data released on Wednesday, June 12. IIP: India’s Industrial Production Grows 5% in April 2024 According to separate official data released on Wednesday, India’s industrial production grew 5 per cent in April this year mainly due to …

India’s Services Activity Growth at Five-Month Low: HSBC Report
7 months ago

India’s Services Activity Growth at Five-Month Low: HSBC Report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Despite staying strong in the month of May, India’s growth in services sector activity slowed to a five-month low due to weakened domestic demand, fierce competition, price pressures and heat waves that affected livelihoods across the country. As per the May data, the robust increases in new business intakes continued to underpin output growth across India’s service economy, …

India’s Business Activity Hits 14-Year High in May
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Business Activity Hits 14-Year High in May

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With the significant growth in the services sector, India's business activity witnessed a robust expansion in May this year, recording the third strongest reading in close to 14 years. “The flash services PMI index hit a 4-month high of 61.4 this month, up from April's 60.8, while the preliminary manufacturing PMI showed a tad weaker growth than last …

Modest rebound: On IIP data
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Modest rebound: On IIP data

The Hindu  

India’s factory output growth slowed to 4.9% in March from a downgraded 5.6% uptick in February, despite benevolent base effects from the previous year when the Index of Industrial Production had shrunk 1.9%. Production growth was strongest for capital goods as well as infrastructure and construction goods for the second straight year — not surprising given the ramp up in …

India's Index of Industrial Production growth slows to 4.9% as mining sector sees decline
7 months, 4 weeks ago

India's Index of Industrial Production growth slows to 4.9% as mining sector sees decline

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:With the poor performance, mostly in the mining sector, India’s industrial output slowed marginally to 4.9 per cent in March this year as compared to the previous month. The factory output measured in terms of the index of industrial production or IIP was 5.6 per cent in February 2024, while it saw a growth of 1.9 per cent in …

Industrial output slows to 4.9% in March
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Industrial output slows to 4.9% in March

The Hindu  

India’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.9% in March from 5.6% in February, as per the National Statistical Office, with base effects from last March when output had tanked 1.9%, boosting the uptick. Manufacturing, which constitutes 77.6% of the Index of Industrial Production, grew at a five-month high pace of 5.2% in March, relative to a mild 1.5% uptick in …

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