India’s economic activity hits 14-month high in June: HSBC report

June 23, 2025 2:20 PM

India’s economic activity hits 14-month high in June: HSBC report

India’s economic activity reached a 14-month high in June, driven by a sharp increase in new business orders and a record rise in exports, according to HSBC’s flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data released on Monday. The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, which reflects the combined performance of the manufacturing and services sectors, rose to 61.0 in June from 59.3 in May, indicating robust expansion well above the long-term average. Manufacturers led the momentum, although ...

Inflation to average 2.5% over next six months: HSBC

June 13, 2025 2:28 PM

Inflation to average 2.5% over next six months: HSBC

India’s inflation is expected to average around 2.5 per cent over the next six months, according to a report by HSBC Global Research released on Friday. The report attributed the softer inflation outlook to a high base effect from last year, as well as stable food prices and adequate grain supplies. Data for June is already trending slightly below May levels, it noted. “Vegetable prices in the first 10 days of June have increased in the range of 0–13 per cent, but the high base from last...

India’s growth outlook strong, RBI likely to cut rates again in April: HSBC report

March 7, 2025 4:23 PM

India’s growth outlook strong, RBI likely to cut rates again in April: HSBC report

India’s long-term economic outlook remains robust, with the investment cycle on a steady medium-term uptrend, according to HSBC Mutual Fund’s Market Outlook Report 2025, released on Friday. The report attributes this positive trajectory to government-led infrastructure and manufacturing investments, rising private sector investments, and a recovering real estate cycle. The report anticipates increased private investments in renewable energy, high-tech manufacturing, and deeper integration i...