Indian HSBC Composite PMI Final (Mar) 57.0 (Prev. 58.9)

The final HSBC Composite PMI for India in March came in at 57.0, down from a previous reading of 58.9.

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Indian HSBC Composite PMI Final (Mar) 57.0 (Prev. 58.9)

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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (9104 JT) says a third vessel passed through Hormuz, according to Yomiuri

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This decline may suggest a slowdown in economic activity, potentially impacting market sentiment and expectations for future growth, which could influence monetary policy considerations moving forward.

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