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India services PMI rises to 55.2 in September, a three-month high

8 sources · first seen 10:36 6 Oct · updated 12:24 6 Oct

The brief

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  • HSBC Services PMI climbed from 54.1 in August to 55.2
  • The September quarter was the weakest for services growth since 2022
  • Stronger activity supports earnings prospects for Indian services, insurance and transport companies

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9 reports · earliest 10:36
Economic TimesIndia's services sector growth at 3-month high, but quarter weakest since 2022, PMI shows10:36ReutersIndia services growth at 3-month high, but quarter weakest since 2022, PMI shows10:39Business LineIndia services PMI climbs to 55.2 in September as domestic demand strengthens10:48Business StandardIndia services PMI rises to 55.2 in September amid demand recovery10:57Financial ExpressIndia services PMI rises to 55.2 in September, hits 3-month high11:25Fortune IndiaIndia services PMI hits 3-month high in September as demand strengthens11:59MintIndia’s services sector growth hits three-month high: PMI survey11:59Investing.comIndia services growth at 3-month high, but quarter weakest since 2022, PMI shows12:24Business LineIndia's services sector growth touches 3-month high in Sep on strong domestic demand: PMI12:24