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Services PMI rises to 54.1 in August as output and employment pick up

The sector expanded faster in August, with employment growth strengthening, though new business remained subdued and the headline PMI stayed below its long-run average

Services PMI rises to 54.1 in August as output and employment pick up
Updated On : 03 Sep 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

China's factory activity improves in August but remains in contraction

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

China's factory activity improves in August but remains in contraction
Updated On : 31 Aug 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

Services drive recovery in private sector activity in Aug: Flash PMI

The HSBC flash composite PMI rose to 54.6 from 54.3 in July, with stronger services offsetting manufacturing growth that slowed to its weakest pace in five years

Services drive recovery in private sector activity in Aug: Flash PMI
Updated On : 21 Aug 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Weekly policy watch: Jobs, core sector output, PMI, forex reserves in focus

India's policy calendar this week will track jobs, infrastructure activity, business growth and forex reserves

Weekly policy watch: Jobs, core sector output, PMI, forex reserves in focus
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Services PMI falls to 53.3 in July, slowest growth in nearly 4.5 years

India's services sector expanded in July, but activity and new business grew at their weakest pace since early 2022, even as exports and hiring remained resilient

Services PMI falls to 53.3 in July, slowest growth in nearly 4.5 years
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Why India's Manufacturing PMI just hit a 5-year low | Indian Economy | Jobs | Business News

India's manufacturing activity slowed to its weakest pace in nearly five years, even as factories continued to expand. What's behind the slowdown, and what does it mean for the economy?

Icon YoutubeWhy India's Manufacturing PMI just hit a 5-year low | Indian Economy | Jobs | Business News
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 8:50 PM IST

Weekly policy watch: PMI Flash data, President Murmu's Europe tour in focus

India's policy calendar this week will track infrastructure growth, business activity and diplomatic outreach

Weekly policy watch: PMI Flash data, President Murmu's Europe tour in focus
Updated On : 20 Jul 2026 | 11:09 AM IST

India's services PMI falls to 17-month low in June amid weaker demand

The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which tracks monthly changes in services activity, fell to 57.4 in June from 59.8 in May

India's services PMI falls to 17-month low in June amid weaker demand
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Weekly policy watch: PMI data, PM Modi's Seychelles visit in focus

India's policy focus this week will be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Seychelles visit, industrial output, PMI data and forex reserves

Weekly policy watch: PMI data, PM Modi's Seychelles visit in focus
Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

Manufacturing drags down India's private sector activity in May: Flash PMI

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

Manufacturing drags down India's private sector activity in May: Flash PMI
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 11:17 PM IST

Composite Flash PMI eases to 58.1 in May, signals steady expansion

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

Composite Flash PMI eases to 58.1 in May, signals steady expansion
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 11:26 AM IST

Services PMI recovers to 58.8 in April despite slowing export growth

Output and new order intakes recovered in April, with inflows of new work increasing to the greatest extent in five months

Services PMI recovers to 58.8 in April despite slowing export growth
Updated On : 06 May 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Services PMI hits 5-month high of 58.8 in April on strong domestic demand

Growth was driven by stronger domestic demand and new orders, even as export growth weakened and cost pressures remained elevated

Services PMI hits 5-month high of 58.8 in April on strong domestic demand
Updated On : 06 May 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

Weekly policy watch: US trade talks, infra output in focus this week

India's policy calendar for April 20-26 is packed with key events including US trade talks, flash PMI data and infrastructure output, offering cues on growth, demand and policy direction

Weekly policy watch: US trade talks, infra output in focus this week
Updated On : 20 Apr 2026 | 12:24 PM IST

Services PMI falls to 14-month low in March amid West Asia conflict

Growth momentum eased for a second month as output and sales slowed, while rising input costs and the West Asia crisis weighed on demand and business activity

Services PMI falls to 14-month low in March amid West Asia conflict
Updated On : 06 Apr 2026 | 10:25 PM IST

Services PMI rises to 58.5 in Jan 2026 as demand and hiring pick up

January services PMI: New orders increased faster in January after slowing at the end of 2025

Services PMI rises to 58.5 in Jan 2026 as demand and hiring pick up
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

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
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

India's services PMI rises to 59.8 in Nov on 'historically sharp' expansion

November services PMI: Companies added more jobs in November, but the increase was mild and at a similar pace as compared to the last two months

India's services PMI rises to 59.8 in Nov on 'historically sharp' expansion
Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 10:35 AM IST

Softening in demand slows services sector in September, PMI falls to 60.9

Operating conditions across India's service economy remained favourable in September, with healthy demand trends underpinning further growth of total new orders, exports, employment, business activity

Softening in demand slows services sector in September, PMI falls to 60.9
Updated On : 06 Oct 2025 | 2:30 PM IST

India's services PMI eases to 60.9 in Sep amid weak international demand

Services PMI: Exports increased in September, but at their slowest pace since March, with firms saying that competitive conditions and cost-control measures were limiting growth

India's services PMI eases to 60.9 in Sep amid weak international demand
Updated On : 06 Oct 2025 | 10:31 AM IST