India’s manufacturing sector

March 3, 2025 2:36 PM

India’s manufacturing sector continues strong growth in February, driven by robust demand

The Indian manufacturing sector maintained its strong start to 2025 in February, according to an HSBC survey published on Monday. Although the pace of expansion softened slightly, the growth rates for output, employment and sales remained comfortably above the long-run average. Favourable domestic and international demand prompted firms to increase purchasing activity and hire extra workers at above-trend rates. However, demand buoyancy kept charge inflation at an elevated level despite softer ...

India’s manufacturing sector logs strong growth in Jan as exports surge: Report

India’s manufacturing sector recorded a strong growth in January this year led by a sharp rise in new export orders and a likely flurry of restocking activity around the world, according to the HSBC flash PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) report released on Friday. Based on an analysis of 100 activity indicators, the report suggests that the growth momentum has improved in the quarter ending December with 65 per cent of the indicators growing at a positive clip in the December quarter compared...