Manufacturing PMI’s dead cat bounce
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The recent uptick in India's manufacturing PMI signals a temporary rebound in business sentiment, driven by increased orders and output across key sectors. However, with rising input costs and inflationary pressures, particularly in food and energy, the sustainability of this growth is questionable. Investors should remain cautious, as potential interest rate hikes by the RBI could further strain consumer spending and impact credit-sensitive sectors, suggesting a need for careful stock selection in the manufacturing space.
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Business momentum in India’s manufacturing sector has taken a U-turn. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to a seven-month high of 55.1 in September after hitting a five-year low of 52.8 in August. Faster increases in new orders and output aided recovery and supported job creation. Higher demand for electronic, food, pharmaceutical and textile products drove a sharper increase in new business intakes.
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