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There was also a substantial upturn in aggregate employment amid robust expansions in total new orders intakes and international sales, according to the data, compiled by S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI).
New orders gained growth momentum for both sectors, with a faster upturn among manufacturers as a result, capacity pressures became evident in June, leading firms to increase their staffing levels to the greatest extent in over 18 years.
The services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 60.4 in June 2024 from 60.2 in May, while the manufacturing purchasing managers’ index increased to 58.5 in June from 57.5 in the previous month.
India’s manufacturing activity had slipped to a three-month low of 57.5 in May, as intense heatwaves led to reduced working hours and impacted volumes.
Meanwhile, services sector growth had softened to a five-month low in May following stiff competition and price pressures amid a severe heatwave.