April manufacturing PMI rises to 54.7- slowest growth in 4 years; Middle East conflict pushes up costs
- Posted on May 4, 2026
- By Financial Express
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April manufacturing PMI rises to 54.7- slowest growth in 4 years; Middle East conflict pushes up costs
India’s manufacturing PMI rose to 54.7 in April from 53.9 in March, signalling a mild recovery in activity. Growth remained among the weakest in nearly four years as demand stayed soft, while exports provided support and rising input costs linked to the Middle East conflict pushed inflation higher
