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India Services Sector Growth Accelerates in August Amid Weakness

India's services sector expanded faster in August, though growth remains weak compared to historical averages.

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The HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose to 54.1 in August from 53.3 in July, marking the fastest expansion in two months. [1] Employment in the services sector increased at the fastest pace in 15 months, with around 11% of survey participants reporting higher staffing levels. [2] New business orders increased at a faster pace compared to July, supported by stronger customer demand and marketing initiatives. [3] The index remained below its long-term average of 54.5, marking the second-weakest growth rate since March 2022. [4] Job creation in the services sector reached a 15-month high, while price pressures picked up only modestly with input cost inflation edging up slightly. [5] Pranjul Bhandari, chief India economist at HSBC, stated that India's services activity expanded faster in August, though the overall pace was still among the weakest seen in over four years. [6] The rate of expansion recorded in August was the second-weakest since March 2022, amid subdued bookings, strong competition, and reduced transport operations. [7]
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  1. The HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose to 54.1 in August from 53.3 in July, marking the fastest expansion in two months. · Investing.com
  2. Employment in the services sector increased at the fastest pace in 15 months, with around 11% of survey participants reporting higher staffing levels. · Investing.com
  3. New business orders increased at a faster pace compared to July, supported by stronger customer demand and marketing initiatives. · Investing.com
  4. The index remained below its long-term average of 54.5, marking the second-weakest growth rate since March 2022. · Investing.com
  5. Job creation in the services sector reached a 15-month high, while price pressures picked up only modestly with input cost inflation edging up slightly. · The HinduIndia
  6. Pranjul Bhandari, chief India economist at HSBC, stated that India's services activity expanded faster in August, though the overall pace was still among the weakest seen in over four years. · The HinduIndia
  7. The rate of expansion recorded in August was the second-weakest since March 2022, amid subdued bookings, strong competition, and reduced transport operations. · The HinduIndia
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