Stronger domestic and overseas demand lifted new orders and output, while employment expanded at its fastest pace since May and manufacturers turned more optimistic
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose from 52.8 in August as new orders grew at their fastest pace since February, while exports and output also accelerated
New orders and output expanded at their weakest pace in five years, while manufacturing employment contracted for the first time in two-and-a-half years
China's manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 in August from 49.2 in July, beating forecasts but remaining below 50 as weak domestic demand weighs on the economy
Output, new orders, exports and hiring lose momentum as softer demand and intense competition weigh on factory activity, though the sector remains in expansion territory
Manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in 3 months in May, supported by stronger domestic demand, while input cost inflation remained elevated amid continued geopolitical uncertainties
Input cost inflation remained among the strongest seen in the past four years, driven by higher energy, fuel, material, and transportation costs amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia
India's pvt sector activity remained firmly in expansion territory in May, though growth in new orders, exports, employment and business activity softened marginally, HSBC's flash PMI survey showed
The latest reading pointed to continued expansion across both manufacturing and services, though at a slower pace due to weaker growth in new orders, exports, employment and overall business activity