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India’s HSBC Manufacturing PMI came in at 54.7 in April 2026, revised down from the preliminary estimate of 55.9 but still up from 53.9 in the previous month. While both output and new orders continued to expand, the pace of growth remained subdued compared to levels seen over the past three-and-a-half years. On the employment front, hiring gathered momentum, with job creation rising at the fastest rate in ten months as firms expanded capacity in line with growth expectations. Inflationary pressures intensified, with input costs rising at the fastest rate since August 2022, driven by higher prices for key materials amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. In response, manufacturers passed on these costs, raising output prices at the sharpest rate in six months. Finally, sentiment remained broadly positive, as manufacturers expressed confidence that continued marketing initiatives and the anticipated clearance of pending projects would support production growth in the months ahead.
