Purchasing

Only North America, with a 17 per cent share in 2050, will have a higher consumption share

Pranjul Bhandari, chief India economist at HSBC, said that India's manufacturing activity ended a strong 2024 on soft note, amidst more signs of a slowing trend, albeit moderate, in industrial sector

Consumption is among key factors the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is scrutinising to gauge the strength of Japan's economy and decide how soon to raise interest rates

The headline Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figure, released by HSBC, slid to 60.8 in April from 61.2 recorded in March

The index measuring the month-on-month change in the combined output of India's manufacturing and service sectors was inside growth territory for the 33rd consecutive month

Sharpest uptick in output, new orders since Oct 2020, says survey

The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by S&P Global, rose sharply in December to 59.0 from November's one-year low of 56.9

The latest data showed a substantial increase in new business placed with Indian service providers, one that was the second-fastest since June 2010

China has in recent weeks delivered a raft of measures to boost home buying sentiment, including easing some borrowing rules, and relaxing home purchasing curbs in some cities

Services PMI released by credit rating agency S&P Global improved to 55.1 in October from 54.3 in September

Benchmark indices gained in 11 of the past 12 trading sessions

Manufacturing employment increases at 'marked rate' as factories report rise in orders, says survey

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A new report reveals people in villages are concerned about inflation and its impact on their financial condition

Intentions to buy consumer products through Nykaa and Croma picked up pace

Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) president Dr G Sanjeeva Reddy stressed on the need to consider workers as social partners

The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) had already been on a downward curve registering 51.8 in March, much below January's eight-year high of 55.3

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