Purchasing

India may account for 16% of global consumption by 2050: World Data Lab

Only North America, with a 17 per cent share in 2050, will have a higher consumption share

India's manufacturing PMI slips to 12-month low of 56.4 in December

Pranjul Bhandari, chief India economist at HSBC, said that India's manufacturing activity ended a strong 2024 on soft note, amidst more signs of a slowing trend, albeit moderate, in industrial sector

Japan May household spending falls, high prices squeeze purchasing power

Consumption is among key factors the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is scrutinising to gauge the strength of Japan's economy and decide how soon to raise interest rates

India's services PMI slides in April, remains robust due to strong demand

The headline Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figure, released by HSBC, slid to 60.8 in April from 61.2 recorded in March

India's positive demand trends fuel flash composite PMI to 62.2 in April

The index measuring the month-on-month change in the combined output of India's manufacturing and service sectors was inside growth territory for the 33rd consecutive month

Manufacturing PMI in March rises to 16-yr high, employment improves

Sharpest uptick in output, new orders since Oct 2020, says survey

India's services growth at three-month high in Dec on buoyant demand: PMI

The HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by S&P Global, rose sharply in December to 59.0 from November's one-year low of 56.9

Services sector in Sept sees strongest output in 13 years; PMI rises to 61

The latest data showed a substantial increase in new business placed with Indian service providers, one that was the second-fastest since June 2010

China's new home prices in August fall at fastest pace in 10 months

China has in recent weeks delivered a raft of measures to boost home buying sentiment, including easing some borrowing rules, and relaxing home purchasing curbs in some cities

Services PMI recovers to 55.1 in Oct after hitting six-month low in Sept

Services PMI released by credit rating agency S&P Global improved to 55.1 in October from 54.3 in September

Sensex atop Mt 61,000, just 1% away from fresh the all-time highs

Benchmark indices gained in 11 of the past 12 trading sessions

Manufacturing PMI recovers to 55.3 in Oct amid contained price pressures

Manufacturing employment increases at 'marked rate' as factories report rise in orders, says survey

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Inflation forcing rural India to buy fewer essentials items: Report

A new report reveals people in villages are concerned about inflation and its impact on their financial condition

Purchasing intention gets a boost as economy shows signs of recovery

Intentions to buy consumer products through Nykaa and Croma picked up pace

Govt, companies, workers should work together to spur growth: Trade Unions

Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) president Dr G Sanjeeva Reddy stressed on the need to consider workers as social partners

Manufacturing PMI in April slumps to record low of 27.4 amid lockdown

The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) had already been on a downward curve registering 51.8 in March, much below January's eight-year high of 55.3

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