India's service sector grew at a softer pace in September, survey data from IHS Markit showed on Tuesday.
The services Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 55.2 in September from 56.7 in August. Economists had forecast the index to rise to 57.0.
A reading above 50.0 indicates expansion in the sector.
New business inflow increased in September and employment growth ended in a nine-month sequence of job shedding. Outstanding business declined for the second straight month in September.
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