India's manufacturing expansion unexpectedly slowed, but slightly, in December, survey results from IHS Markit showed on Monday.
The headline IHS Markit manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, or PMI, rose to 56.4 in December from 56.3 in November. Any reading above 50.0 indicates expansion in the sector.
Economists had expected the score to improve to 56.6.
Factory orders increased in December as the Covid-19 restrictions eased. At the same time, demand strengthened and market conditions improved, leading to rising production.
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