India’s Economic Activity Steady in May Despite Mideast War Impact
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India’s economic activity held steady in May as flash PMI data showed stable overall performance. The ongoing Mideast war dampened private sector growth, particularly in manufacturing, but the services sector improved, balancing the slowdown. This affects Indian businesses and investors as the country manages external pressures while sustaining economic stability.
Reported Facts
Observable data points shared across all narratives
- •The flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for India in May indicated steady economic activity.
- •Private sector growth in India slowed due to the ongoing Mideast war as of May 2026.
- •India’s services sector showed improvement in May, offsetting some manufacturing slowdown.
- •The manufacturing sector in India experienced a slowdown in May amid external conflict pressures.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Mideast war escalates further India’s private sector growth could weaken more, affecting manufacturing output and investor confidence.
Market Exposure
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The Mideast war’s impact on private sector growth creates uncertainty for Indian equities, balancing service sector gains against manufacturing slowdowns.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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