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2020

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According to IHS Markit India what is the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) of the manufacturing sector activity of the country in April?
A
17.4
B
27.4
C
67.4
D
57.4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s Manufacturing PMI expands to 54.7 in April 2022 The Indian manufacturing industry enjoyed a strong start to fiscal year 2022/23, posting marked and accelerated expansions in new orders and production. International sales grew solidly, following a contraction in March.

Detailed explanation-2: -The IHS Markit India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index measures the performance of India’s manufacturing sector. The index is derived after a survey of 500 manufacturing companies. PMI is a good indicator of the economic activity in any country.

Detailed explanation-3: -Services PMI in India averaged 51.04 points from 2012 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 59.20 points in June of 2022 and a record low of 5.40 points in April of 2020.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rising from 54.0 in March to 54.7 in April, the seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index® (PMI®) highlighted a solid and faster improvement in operating conditions across the sector.

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