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India's services sector growth decelerated in March, recording its slowest pace in 14 months.
The slowdown was primarily attributed to a reduction in new business orders.
Geopolitical tensions in the West Asia region were cited as a factor impacting domestic demand.
The S&P Global India Services PMI for March stood at 61.2, indicating continued expansion but at a softer rate.
The PMI is a leading economic indicator derived from monthly surveys of private sector companies. It provides insights into current and future business conditions for both manufacturing and services sectors. A PMI reading above 50 indicates economic expansion, a reading below 50 suggests contraction, and a reading of 50 signifies no change. It is a crucial tool for policymakers and investors to gauge economic health.
Simple Analogy: Think of PMI as a monthly health report card for businesses. If the score is above 50, businesses are growing (expanding); if it's below 50, they are shrinking (contracting). The higher the score above 50, the faster the growth.
RBI considers PMI data when formulating interest rate decisions to manage inflation and support growth.
Strong demand indicated by high PMI can lead to inflationary pressures, while a slowdown might ease them.
PMI provides an early indication of the trajectory of GDP growth, particularly for the services component.
Regional conflicts can disrupt supply chains, impact trade, and reduce consumer/business confidence, affecting economic indicators like PMI.
GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.
General Awareness: Indian Economy, Economic Indicators.
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General Awareness: Indian Economy, Current Economic Affairs.
Which of the following activities constitute real sector in the economy? 1. Farmers harvesting their crops 2. Textile mills converting raw cotton into fabrics 3. A commercial bank lending money to a trading company 4. A corporate body issuing Rupee Denominated Bonds overseas Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: 1 and 2 only
India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?
Answer: World Bank
The main objective of the 12th Five-Year Plan is
Answer: faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth
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An economic indicator reflecting the health of the manufacturing and services sectors.
The segment of the economy that provides services rather than goods, including finance, healthcare, tourism, etc.
An economic factor that changes before the rest of the economy, used to predict future economic activity.