The upcoming monetary policy announcement by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to provide clarity on crucial aspects that will shape the financial services sector, according to a report by HSBC.
Despite the slowdown, the HSBC Services PMI data suggests that India's services sector remains resilient, with solid job creation, strong export growth, and steady business confidence. However, inflationary pressures and rising competition could act as headwinds in the coming months.
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"India's final manufacturing PMI marked a six-month high in January. Domestic and export demand were both strong, supporting new orders growth. The employment PMI suggested robust job creation in the manufacturing industry, as the index increased to its highest level since the series was cre
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The latest HSBC PMI data, compiled by S&P Global, showed that a stronger expansion in the manufacturing industry in India was more than offset by a loss of growth momentum in the service economy.
India's services sector ended 2024 on a strong note, with the HSBC India Services Business Activity Index rising from 58.4 in November to 59.3 in December, according to the HSBC PMI survey.
Businesses in India's household durables segment are expected to see some moderation in revenue growth in the just-concluded October-December quarter, asserted HSBC Global Research in a thematic report ahead of the impending earning updates.
Credit growth of Indian banks are expected to witness a range-bound 12.5 per cent growth in the current financial year 2025, HSBC Global Research said in a report, attaching a rider that slowdown in GDP growth remains a downside risk.
The figure, down slightly from November's 56.5 and below the 'flash' estimate of 57.4, still signaled robust growth as it remained above the long-term average of 54.1. However, the data highlighted signs of moderation in key areas, including production, new orders, and inventories.