August PMI falls to 45.8 as business activity and sales orders weaken.

The PMI index was up last month to 49.8 from 49.2 in July, according to figures from the National Bureau of Statistics.

The PMI index was up last month to 49.8 from 49.2 in July, according to figures from the National Bureau of Statistics.

The manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) came in at 49.8 in August

India's factory growth hits a five-year low in August, driven by weak demand and rising job losses, PMI reports.

India’s manufacturing PMI fell to 52.8 in August, a five-year low, as output and new orders growth weakened and employment contracted mildly.

August PMI falls to 45.8 as business activity and sales orders weaken.