New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Growth across India’s private sector economy saw a marginal contraction in May amid the geo-political tensions, with HSBC Flash India PMI Composite Output Index standing at 58.1, compared to 58.2 in April, which signalled another marked expansion in private sector activity, it was announced on Thursday.Underlying data showed that a pick-up in growth across the service economy was offset by a weaker increase in factory production.After retreating in April, input price inf…
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New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Business confidence in India is steadily improving, reflecting strong domestic demand and expectations of continued reforms in the Union Budget 2026–27, according to the latest Business Outlook Survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday.CII’s Business Confidence Index rose for the third straight quarter to 66.5 in Q3 FY26, marking its highest level in five quarters.The report showed that companies are optimistic about demand, profitability and inv…
Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) The United States and India must conclude a long-pending trade agreement to unlock deeper economic integration and reinforce business confidence on both sides, Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), said following a recent visit to India. Keshap said he travelled to India with USIBC Chair Ed Knight to hear directly from Indian leaders and businesses about their views on America, trade negotiations and investment flows.“We wanted to hear from …