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Manufacturing PMI rises to 56.9 on strong demand

8 May 2026 · 07:08 ISTpre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

in January: 55.4

India’s manufacturing activity improved in February, with the PMI rising to 56.9, up from 55.4 in January, as reported by HSBC. This marks a four-month high, driven by robust domestic demand and increased new orders. The sector's health reflects strong production volumes and elevated growth rates since October 2022. 📈

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Manufacturing PMI rises to 56.9 on strong demand

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