India's private sector activity hits 3-month high in September

India's HSBC Flash Composite PMI rose to 56.5 in September from 54.3 in August, the fastest growth since June. Manufacturing PMI surged to 55.7, a seven-month high, while Services PMI climbed to 55.8. Both sectors reported stronger new orders, output growth, and increased hiring, signalling broad-based economic expansion.