Page 6 - Latest Updates on Manufacturing PMI
Sensex ends volatile session 185 pts down; IT stocks decline, PSBs shine
CLOSING BELL: The Nifty50 index shut shop at 16,523, down 62 points or 0.37 per cent
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PMI: India's May factory activity remained strong despite high inflation
Demand showed signs of resilience in May, improving further in spite of another uptick in selling prices
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India's manufacturing PMI expands to 54.7 as demand picks up faster
In PMI parlance, a print above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50 denotes contraction
 "India's manufacturing PMI expands to 54.7 as demand picks up faster")
Factory activity slowed in March, optimism at 2-year low: PMI survey
The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index declined to 54.0 in March from 54.9 in February.
 "Factory activity slowed in March, optimism at 2-year low: PMI survey")
India's mfg activities expand in Feb as output, new orders rise: PMI
Firms responded to strong increases in new work intakes by lifting production, input buying and stocks of purchases, the survey said
 "India's mfg activities expand in Feb as output, new orders rise: PMI")
India's services growth slows in December as inflation pressures persist
Business confidence was at a four-month high in December on robust demand, yet rising coronavirus infections kept it in check
 "India's services growth slows in December as inflation pressures persist")
Manufacturing PMI eases to three month low in December amid Covid fears
Data showed that manufacturing PMI fell to 55.5 in December from 57.6 in November
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Indian factories end 2021 on strong note despite dip in momentum in Dec
The PMI survey results reinforce evidence of a continued recovery in Asia's third-largest economy from the coronavirus pandemic-induced slump.
 "Indian factories end 2021 on strong note despite dip in momentum in Dec")
India's Nov factory growth hits 10-month high, rising on strong demand
An easing of Covid-19 restrictions drove demand and boosted sales, indicating the economy was on the path to normalization.
 "India's Nov factory growth hits 10-month high, rising on strong demand")
Japan's factory activity expands at fastest pace in nearly four years
Cost pressures remained an issue as materials shortages and delivery delays caused input prices to surge the most in 13 years.
 "Japan's factory activity expands at fastest pace in nearly four years")
PMI manufacturing hits 8-month high but companies continue to shed jobs
Input costs hot 92-month high, prompting some firms to raise selling prices
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India's services activity remains strong in Sept, firms hire more employees
The IHS Markit Services Purchasing Managers' Index eased to 55.2 in September from August's 18-month high of 56.7, but stayed comfortably above the 50-mark separating growth from contraction.
 "India's services activity remains strong in Sept, firms hire more employees")
Manufacturing activity grows in September on strengthening demand: PMI
The IHS Markit PMI for manufacturing rose to 53.7 in September from 52.3 recorded in August, highlighting a stronger expansion in overall business conditions
 "Manufacturing activity grows in September on strengthening demand: PMI")
Factory activity improves in Sept but firms shed headcount: PMI survey
The recovery might continue for at least a few months, supported by ultra-easy monetary policy and continued fiscal spending
 "Factory activity improves in Sept but firms shed headcount: PMI survey")
Bigger firms pass on surging input costs to consumers, smaller ones stuck
Smaller manufacturers are resorting to cuts in the wage bill to keep afloat, as the demand situation in the economy remains low
 "Bigger firms pass on surging input costs to consumers, smaller ones stuck")
Rapid spread of Delta variant weighs on Asia's factories as PMIs drop
Vietnam's IHS Markit PMI fell to 40.2 from 45.1 in July, its third consecutive month of contraction and the lowest reading since April 2020
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Sensex tumbles 581 pts from record peak, ends 214 pts down; Nifty holds 17K
The Nifty Realty index jumped 5 per cent today while the Nifty Metal index slipped 1.8 per cent
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Why investors should be wary of the 'Unlock' trade: Let's look at the logic
Consumption growth could be disappointing and stock prices have run up fast
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India PMI manufacturing up at three-month high in July as lockdowns ease
Jumps to 3-month high after June contraction; marginal rise in jobs
 "India PMI manufacturing up at three-month high in July as lockdowns ease")
Manufacturing PMI contracts 48.1 in June, despite states easing curbs
Number is below the critical no-change mark of 50 for the first time since July 2020.