INDIA SERVICES SECTOR
Employment in 27 sectors rises 3.31 pc in 2022-23: RBI data
The RBI's latest data shows a 3.31% increase in employment across 27 sectors in India, reaching 59.66 crore in 2022-23. Various industries, including agriculture and construction, have contributed to this growth, as outlined in the India KLEMS Database update.
June services activity gets export push, PMI at 60.5
India's services sector saw robust growth in June, driven by a record surge in international sales and strong demand, according to HSBC’s PMI, which rose to 60.5. Employment grew at its fastest pace in 22 months. Despite rising market uncertainties, service providers remain optimistic about future business activity.
Infra cos step up hiring betting on govt focus on sector
India's infrastructure sector is hiring millions in unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled labor segments, with expectations that the new government will continue investing in infrastructure development, including highways, roads, and airports. An estimated 9.8 million jobs are expected to be created in FY25, driven by strategic investments and ambitious plans for transportation and logistics development.
India's services growth picks up in June on record rise in exports
India's services sector saw robust growth in June, driven by strong demand and record export orders, according to the HSBC India Services PMI by S&P Global. The index rose to 60.5, indicating expansion. Hiring reached its highest in nearly two years, while positive sentiment dipped slightly due to market uncertainty.
Economy on strong wicket after fiscal first quarter
India's economy showed strong first-quarter performance with surging manufacturing activity, robust GST collections, and record-high Sensex, alongside a rise in passenger car sales and new export orders from overseas markets, as highlighted by industry experts and economic indicators.
India economy likely to sustain high growth trajectory: ITC
Indian conglomerate ITC predicts the Indian economy will sustain its high growth trajectory in FY2024-25 due to strong momentum in fixed investments and private consumption. The growth is supported by a good Rabi harvest and normal monsoons. Factors like a favorable demographic profile, increasing affluence, rapid urbanisation, and accelerated digital adoption are key structural drivers of the Indian economy.
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Retail loans moderate for the 10th straight month
The Reserve Bank of India reported that bank lending to the retail sector moderated for the tenth consecutive month in May, reaching 17.8% from 19.1% a year ago. Corporate loans grew faster at 8.9% compared to 6% in May 2023. Non-food bank credit saw a 16.2% growth in May 2024 compared to 15.5% a year ago.
80% of marginal farmers in India affected by adverse climatic events: Report
According to the report, nearly 43 per cent of the surveyed farmers lost at least half of their standing crops. Rice, vegetables, and pulses were particularly affected by uneven rainfall. In the northern states, paddy fields often remain submerged for more than a week, destroying newly planted seedlings.
In 10 years, India no longer a charity case, it's the driving force of world economy: Sanjeev Sanyal
There are no such things as poor people. They are poor places. Say two brothers grew up in Moradabad. One of them stays back in Moradabad and another went off to Dubai. After five years, one person will be earning a lot more than the other. Why does this happen? It is because places matter, says Sanjeev Sanyal
RBI urges banks to address credit gaps for underserved sectors
Despite India's progress in banking access, micro and small business units, marginal farmers, and self-help group members still lack institutional credit and comprehensive financial services, as highlighted by the Reserve Bank of India.
India business activity rises in June, job creation at 18-year high
India's business activity expanded at a faster pace this month than in May, thanks to gains in manufacturing and services. The pace of job creation was at its strongest in over 18 years, marking a strong start to the country's economy this financial year. HSBC's flash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 60.9 in June, marking nearly three years above the 50-level separating growth from contraction.
Salesforce launches public sector division in India; unveils Made-for-India digital lending solution
Salesforce launched its public sector division in India, introducing a digital lending solution tailored to the market's needs. The move underscores the company's commitment to India, with insights from an IDC study projecting significant job creation and revenue generation. CEO Arundhati Bhattacharya highlighted India's digital transformation potential, noting an urgency for technology adoption. The new offerings aim to enhance citizen experiences and streamline consumer lending processes in the country.
Q4 results: Stable costs boost India Inc. profits
Steady costs and firm domestic demand supported corporate performance in the March quarter.
GDP to grow 8% in FY25 on agriculture, services boost: CII
According to the industry body, the agriculture sector is likely to grow at 3.7% in the current fiscal, compared with 1.4% last year, whereas the services sector may see a growth of 9% against 7.9% a year back.
India's forex reserves at record $651 billion
India's foreign exchange reserves reached a record $651.5 billion as of May 31, 2024, bolstered by robust services exports and strong remittances. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das highlighted the resilience of India's external sector. The rise in global capability centers and consistent foreign portfolio investments have also strengthened the economy's external financing position.
SAS India business to grow faster than other markets, top executive says
The company aims to upgrade its 400-odd customers to its generative AI platform SAS Viya over the next one year, Riad Gydien, executive VP and chief sales officer at SAS, told ET.
Services activity growth eases to 5-month low in May
India's services sector output growth moderated in May, reaching its lowest level in five months, according to the HSBC India Services Business Activity Index. The index slipped to 60.2 from 60.8 in April, indicating a softening in services activities due to factors like severe heat waves and price pressures. While domestic new orders eased slightly, they remained robust, supported by strong demand conditions and successful advertising. Export demand also provided support, with new orders rising at the fastest pace in nearly a decade.
India's services sector softens to five-month low in May: PMI report
India's services growth slowed to a five-month low in May due to weaker domestic demand, despite record export growth and a 21-month high in job creation. The services PMI fell to 60.2 from 60.8 in April. Input costs rose, intensifying price pressures and possibly delaying interest rate cuts by the RBI.
India, UK begin talks on recognising and mapping skill gaps
India is discussing skill mapping and mutual recognition of skills with the UK to enhance job opportunities for its workforce. The focus is on linking the NCS portal with the UK job portal and facilitating worker exchange in labour-intensive sectors under the MMPA.
Economists project continued economic momentum and stability after India reports robust GDP growth in Q4
India's economy experienced a 7.8% growth rate in the January-March quarter, surpassing expectations due to strong performance in the manufacturing sector. The GDP growth in the fourth quarter of FY24 was slightly lower than the revised 8.6% growth in the previous quarter. Economists are optimistic about sustained momentum throughout the year, with the gap between GDP and gross value added (GVA) expected to normalize from the second quarter of FY25.
Indian economy likely grew at weakest pace in a year in Jan-March, says Reuters poll
India's economy likely experienced its slowest growth in a year during the January-March quarter, attributed to weak domestic demand, according to a Reuters poll of economists. This follows a surprising 8.4% GDP growth in the October-December quarter, boosted by a sharp drop in subsidies that artificially increased net indirect taxes, while gross value added (GVA) grew by 6.5%. For the January-March period, GDP growth is expected to have slowed to 6.7%, with GVA growth at 6.2%.
Growth momentum likely to stay in Q1FY25: FinMin
The finance ministry's April report predicts strong economic activity in FY25, with rising industrial activity and fixed investments. Positive macro-economic indicators include a bright manufacturing outlook and improved services sector, supported by increased capacity utilization and EPFO data.
Private sector activity picks up to 61.7 in May, according to HSBC Flash PMI
The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index rose to 61.7 in May compared with 61.5 in the previous month. “The latest data showed strength in new export orders for both sectors, which rose at the fastest pace since the series started in September 2014,” said Pranjul Bhandari, chief India economist, HSBC.
Compensation gap between private & public sector widens in FY23
Total compensation of employees working with private corporations increased to 13.5% of the GDP in FY23 from 12.8% in the previous year while households, which largely represent the informal sector, saw their wages rise to the highest level in nine years to 8.5% of the GDP in FY23 from 8.4% in FY22.
Indian economy likely grew at a 4-quarter low in Q4: ICRA
Economists predict India's economy to grow at a four-quarter low of 6.7% in Q4FY24. The growth in 3 FY24 was 8.4%. Agricultural GVA is likely to contract for 2nd straight quarter, amid rabi output concerns. Overall GVA growth expected to ease to 5.7% in Q4, driven by industrial and services sectors. ICRA forecasts FY2024 GDP and GVA growth at 7.8% and 7.0%, respectively.
India needs to create 115 million jobs by 2030, research shows
India needs to create 115 million jobs by 2030 to boost services and manufacturing for economic expansion. The country must generate 16.5 million jobs annually, 10.4 million from the formal sector, to address high youth unemployment and low labor force participation rate.
GDP growth likely to be 6.2 pc in Q4; 7 pc in FY24: Ind-RA
India Ratings and Research forecasts India's GDP growth rate at 6.2% for the March quarter and 6.9-7% for 2023-24 fiscal year, per economist Sunil Kumar Sinha. The government is to release Q4 GDP numbers and fiscal estimates on May 31.
Service activity eased slightly to 60.8 in April
India's service sector maintained strong growth in April, easing slightly to 60.8. Service exports, notably to the Middle East, drove new orders and domestic demand. FY24 projects a 4.4% rise to $339.6 billion.
India's services sector shows strongest growth rates in around 14 years: PMI data
In April, India's services sector saw a slight moderation, but maintained strength due to robust domestic and international demand, boosting business confidence to a three-month high. Despite a dip in the HSBC Services PMI to 60.8 from March's 61.2, it remained among the fastest growth rates in nearly 14 years.
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