Page 2 - Manufacturing Activity

India's January trade deficit narrows to $14.54 bn, exports rise 6.16%

Imports also grow for second month, signifying domestic demand recovery

Manufacturing GVA rises in Q2; still a long way to go for turnaround

Experts said this did not indicate that there was a turnaround in manufacturing, as it continued to contract in volume terms

Air cargo biz seen recovering as exports rise, freight services increase

Bengaluru airport shows positive growth. Delhi and Hyderabad airports handle over 90 per cent of September 2019 volume

Hope for economy as PMI shows manufacturing activity in Sept at 8-year high

Upturn in total sales was supported by a renewed expansion in new export orders, says index

August manufacturing activity hits growth after 4 months, PMI rises to 52

New orders pulled up output, but job losses continue for 5th month

India's factory activity grows for first time in five months in August

The Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by IHS Markit, rose to 52.0 in August from 46.0 in July

Steel stocks shine on higher demand hopes, driven largely by exports

Analysts at BofA Securities have turned positive on the Indian steel sector due to higher steel prices and improving China's steel demand outlook

June manufacturing activity shrinks for third month in a row; PMI at 47.2

Job losses continue as domestic demand struggles and export orders remain absent

'Take actions on trade with China on selective basis'

India imports about $70 billion worth of goods from China, mostly manufactured goods.

Covid-19 crisis: Indian economy's road to recovery still has long way to go

Agriculture was expected to be the only silver lining in the economy in the current financial year

Covid-19 lockdown-like steps may help combat air pollution: Scientists

The lockdown has also resulted in effects that people cannot see, like the gradual repair of the ozone hole, point out scientists

Factory slump deepens in May, job cut gathers pace: PMI data

A nationwide lockdown in April, coupled with a crash in export orders, had led to conditions across sectors falling by the biggest margin ever.

Calls for debt monetisation gain traction as Covid-19 cripples economy

Coronavirus has snuffed out lives of more than 2,100 people and infected nearly 63,000 in India

Only 13% of industrial units resume ops after Odisha eases lockdown

Micro units in the state have not been able to resume operations to catch up with their larger peers

Covid-19 lockdown: Forget administrative strategy, shift to an economic one

It is important that the country now shift from a home ministry-driven administrative approach to an economic approach

Govt leans on unions to make workers stay back in cities as economy sinks

Labour Secretary says focus should now be on reviving industry and gradually opening up the economy, so that there are adequate employment opportunities

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India Inc wants govt to shift focus to economy amid Covid-19 outbreak

CEOs warn of economic depression, say need to work within new normal

PM Modi, Sitharaman to meet today to finalise second stimulus package

Friday's meeting follows a wide range of deliberations held within the government and with eminent experts.