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Manufacturing PMI
What is manufacturing PMI?
Purchasing Managers’ Index or PMI is an economic indicator, which is derived after monthly surveys of different companies. The index shows trends in both the manufacturing and services sector. The index helps in determining whether the market conditions, as seen by purchasing managers, is expanding, contracting or staying the same. It is used to provide information regarding the current and future business conditions.
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Latest Updates on Manufacturing PMI
India's flash PMI falls to 58.9 in Dec, growth at softest pace since Feb
Flash PMI December 2025: Both manufacturing and service sectors witnessed muted growth in business activity
 "India's flash PMI falls to 58.9 in Dec, growth at softest pace since Feb")
Power demand dips in November as temperatures fall; coal output declines
India's power demand dipped 0.3% to 123 BUs in November amid lower temperatures, even as peak demand hit a record 216 GW, with RE and hydro generation rising and coal output falling
 "Power demand dips in November as temperatures fall; coal output declines")
US tariffs weigh as manufacturing PMI slows to 9-month low in November
The headline HSBC purchasing managers index (PMI) figure, compiled by S&P Global, for November fell sharply to 56.6 from 59.2 in October
 "US tariffs weigh as manufacturing PMI slows to 9-month low in November")
Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex flat, Nifty at 26,176; realty, pharma shares drag; auto shines
Sensex today | Stock Market close highlights: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index ended flat and the Nifty SmallCap index added 0.25 per cent.
 "Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex flat, Nifty at 26,176; realty, pharma shares drag; auto shines")
India's flash PMI falls to six-month low at 59.9 in Nov from 60.4 in Oct
November Flash PMI 2025: The overall growth remained strong, with the index staying well above the neutral mark
 "India's flash PMI falls to six-month low at 59.9 in Nov from 60.4 in Oct")
Rise in new orders after GST cuts drove manufacturing PMI to 59.2 in Oct
Goods and services tax (GST) relief, productivity gains and tech investment led to a faster increase in new orders
 "Rise in new orders after GST cuts drove manufacturing PMI to 59.2 in Oct")
Manufacturing PMI jumps to 59.2 in Oct amid GST boost, soft input costs
India's manufacturing PMI climbed to 59.2 in October, signalling robust factory activity as GST relief, strong domestic demand and easing input costs spurred output and jobs
 "Manufacturing PMI jumps to 59.2 in Oct amid GST boost, soft input costs")
India's flash PMI falls to 59.9 in October from 61.0 in September
Flash PMI October 2025: New orders placed with private sector companies in India expanded in October, though the pace of growth slowed to its weakest in five months
India manufacturing PMI eases to 57.7 in Sep, selling prices hit 12-yr high
The September manufacturing PMI reading marked the weakest improvement in sector health since May, though it remained well above the neutral 50 threshold
 "India manufacturing PMI eases to 57.7 in Sep, selling prices hit 12-yr high")
Slowdown in new orders pulls manufacturing PMI to 4 month low in September
India's manufacturing PMI fell to 57.7 in September from 59.3 in August, as US tariffs slowed orders and output, though GST rate cuts lifted business confidence and export demand
 "Slowdown in new orders pulls manufacturing PMI to 4 month low in September")
Flash PMI eases to 58.5 in September on weak export orders
India's Flash PMI slowed in September as weak export orders hurt manufacturing while domestic demand ahead of festivals offered support, easing price pressures and lifting confidence
 "Flash PMI eases to 58.5 in September on weak export orders")
At 59.3, manufacturing PMI rises to nearly 18-year high in August
Improvements in demand continued to underpin robust increases in factory orders and production
 "At 59.3, manufacturing PMI rises to nearly 18-year high in August")
Manufacturing PMI hits 59.3 in Aug driven by rapid expansion in production
India manufacturing PMI hits 17 year high in August to 59.3 from 59.1 in July driven by a rapid expansion in production, shows HSBC survey as compiled by S&P Global
 "Manufacturing PMI hits 59.3 in Aug driven by rapid expansion in production")
India Composite PMI 15-mth high at 61.1; manufacturing rises, services hold
India's Composite PMI: Manufacturing PMI climbs to 16-month peak; services edge higher as strong demand and new orders boost growth
 "India Composite PMI 15-mth high at 61.1; manufacturing rises, services hold")
India's manufacturing PMI hits 16-month high at 59.1 in July on high demand
India's Manufacturing PMI for July climbs to 59.1 from 58.4 in June driven by new orders and output, shows HSBC survey as compiled by S&P Global
 "India's manufacturing PMI hits 16-month high at 59.1 in July on high demand")
Stock Market close highlights: Sensex, Nifty settle flat; PSB, Metal stocks gain; FMCG, IT drag
Sensex Today | Stock Market close, Tuesday, July 1, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap100 settled flat, while Nifty Smallcap100 indices settled down by 0.10 per cent
 "Stock Market close highlights: Sensex, Nifty settle flat; PSB, Metal stocks gain; FMCG, IT drag")
June manufacturing PMI at 14-month high of 58.4 driven by export orders
June 2025 Manufacturing PMI: This marks a significant turnaround in manufacturing after PMI dipped to a three-month low in May
 "June manufacturing PMI at 14-month high of 58.4 driven by export orders")
China factory activity shrinks for third month in June amid weak demand
The official purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 49.7 in June from 49.5 in May, remaining below the 50-mark separating growth from contraction
 "China factory activity shrinks for third month in June amid weak demand")
Cost pressures, Pak conflict dampens manufacturing activity in May: PMI
The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, fell to 57.6 in May from 58.2 in April
 "Cost pressures, Pak conflict dampens manufacturing activity in May: PMI")
Manufacturing PMI slows to 3-month low of 57.6 in May, demand still strong
Manufacturing PMI May 2025: Although new orders and production continued to rise, the rates of growth softened to three-month lows
 "Manufacturing PMI slows to 3-month low of 57.6 in May, demand still strong")
