May 4, 2026 12:00 PM

India’s manufacturing PMI rises to 54.7 in April amid continued resilience

India’s manufacturing PMI rose to 54.7 in April, up from 53.9 in March, as output, new orders (including exports) and employment all grew moderately, pointing to continued resilience in India’s manufacturing sector, the HSBC Flash India PMI data showed on Monday. April data showed mild recoveries in growth of new business intakes and production among Indian manufacturers, but rates of increase were still the second-weakest since 2022. Exports was a bright area, with firms welcoming the fas...

October 24, 2025 1:07 PM

India’s manufacturing PMI hits 2-month high at 58.4 in Oct

India’s manufacturing activity showed renewed strength in October, with the HSBC Flash India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to a two-month high of 58.4, up from 57.7 in September, a report showed on Friday. The data compiled by S&P Global indicates that the country’s manufacturing sector continues to expand at a solid pace, supported by strong domestic demand and easing cost pressures. The rise in the manufacturing PMI reflects an improvement in business condit...

June 2, 2025 4:14 PM

India manufacturing PMI stands at 57.6 in May: HSBC

India’s manufacturing sector maintained strong momentum in May, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posting a reading of 57.6, according to data released Monday. While slightly below April’s 58.2, the index remained comfortably above the neutral 50 mark, indicating sustained growth.   The PMI data, compiled by S&P Global, signalled another robust month for the sector.   "India’s May manufacturing PMI signalled another month of robust growth in the...