India’s private sector activity hits four-month high as inflation cools: HSBC Flash India PMI

Mint · 23/10/2026, 6:38:57 am

India’s private sector activity hit a four-month high in October as manufacturing and services gathered pace, new orders increased and inflationary pressures eased. However, hiring growth slowed, with employment rising at its weakest pace so far this year, according to a flash survey by HSBC.