South Africa's manufacturing sector faced significant challenges in June 2026, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropping to 47.3 amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Experts suggest that the decline in new sales orders and inventory levels reflects a cautious market, while expectations for future business conditions show some signs of improvement."

India's manufacturing growth slowed in June to its second-weakest pace since mid-2022, as demand and hiring softened.

India's manufacturing sector experienced its second-slowest growth in four years during June, primarily due to a slowdown in demand for goods impacting output and hiring. While…

Business confidence rises but orders and employment fall amid ongoing uncertainty