Indian HSBC Composite PMI Final (Jan) 58.4 (Prev. 57.8)

The final HSBC Composite PMI for India in January rose to 58.4 from a previous reading of 57.8, indicating a stronger expansion in both manufacturing and services.

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Indian HSBC Composite PMI Final (Jan) 58.4 (Prev. 57.8)

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This improvement suggests robust economic activity, which may reinforce positive sentiment for growth in the Indian economy and potentially influence central bank policy towards a more hawkish stance if this trend continues.

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