Manufacturing Sector

April 2, 2025 3:39 PM

Manufacturing sector growth surged to 8-month high in March: HSBC

Manufacturing sector growth in India surged to an eight-month high in March as a faster upturn in total sales underpinned a sharper increase in output, according to a report by HSBC, released on Wednesday. The acceleration in March came despite a mild slowdown in international order growth. Buoyant demand led companies to tap into their inventories to meet increased client appetite, resulting in the most rapid decline in finished goods stocks since January 2022. Firms aimed to counter declini...

January 2, 2025 1:58 PM

India’s manufacturing sector sees robust job growth; December PMI at 56.4

India’s manufacturing sector displayed resilience in December 2024, recording its tenth consecutive month of employment growth and achieving the fastest pace of job creation in four months, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). Approximately 10% of surveyed companies reported workforce expansion, reflecting sustained optimism within the sector. Meanwhile, post-production inventories registered their sharpest decline in seven months, driven by strong sales...

December 2, 2024 9:07 PM

India’s manufacturing PMI dips to 56.5 in November but remains in expansion zone

India's manufacturing sector showcased resilience in November despite mounting cost pressures and fierce competition. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) stood at 56.5, slipping from October's 57.5 and matching an 11-month low. However, the PMI remained well above the 50-mark threshold, signaling continued expansion in the sector. A robust demand environment drove growth in sales and output, but escalating costs and competitive pressures tempered th...

July 31, 2024 6:16 PM

China’s manufacturing sector continues to struggle despite effort to revive economy

China's manufacturing sector has recorded its third consecutive month of decline in July, signaling persistent economic challenges despite recent government efforts to stimulate growth in the world's second-largest economy. The National Bureau of Statistics reported on Wednesday that the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for July fell to 49.4, down from 49.5 in June. This marks a five-month low and remains below the crucial 50-point threshold that separates growth from contraction....