Operating conditions across India's private sector continued to improve in July, with the latest HSBC 'flash' PMI data showing sharp expansions in total sales, export orders and output levels, according to S&P Global.
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist at HSBC, said, "India registered a 58.1 manufacturing PMI in March, up substantially from 56.3 during the previous month. Although international orders slightly slowed, overall demand momentum remained robust, and the new orders index recorded an eight
"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
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist at HSBC, said "During November, services sector employment notably grew at the fastest pace ever recorded since this survey began in 2005. The hiring surge reflected the sector's improving business confidence, growing new orders, and vigorous internati
Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Economist at HSBC, commented on the findings, stating, "The Composite PMI for India continued to show strong growth in August, driven by accelerated business activity in the service sector, which experienced its fastest expansion since March.
The Sixteenth Finance Commission has constituted an Advisory Council with five members -- DK Srivastava, Neelkanth Mishra, Poonam Gupta, Pranjul Bhandari, and Rahul Bajoria.