India’s November HSBC Flash PMI showed moderation, with manufacturing at 57.4, services at 59.5, and composite at 59.9, all below forecasts. Growth slowed to a six-month low amid softer demand, but cost pressures eased. Despite the dip, India’s economy remains firmly in expansion mode, reflecting resilience in both sectors.
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India’s business activity moderated in November, with the latest HSBC Flash PMI data showing slower-than-expected expansion across manufacturing and services. Despite the dip, all readings remained well above the neutral 50 mark, signaling continued growth momentum in Asia’s third-largest economy.
Key Highlights
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Manufacturing PMI: Came in at 57.4, below the forecast of 59.0, marking a nine-month low. Analysts noted softer new orders, though export demand held steady.
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Services PMI: Registered 59.5, slightly under the forecast of 59.7, but still reflecting robust demand in India’s services sector.
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Composite PMI: Slipped to 59.9, compared to the forecast of 60.1, marking the slowest pace of expansion in six months.
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Drivers of Moderation: Economists cited easing GST-led boosts, softer domestic demand, and global uncertainties as factors behind the slowdown.
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Positive Signs: Cost pressures eased considerably, helping stabilize input prices, while overall operating conditions remained healthy.
While growth momentum has softened, India’s PMI readings continue to highlight resilience, with both manufacturing and services firmly in expansion territory. Experts suggest near-term moderation but remain optimistic about long-term fundamentals supported by infrastructure spending and domestic demand.
Sources: Moneycontrol, Business Standard, Trading Economics
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