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India Business Activity Hits Four-Month High in October

A preliminary survey showed stronger orders drove a services-led pickup, while hiring almost stalled as companies met rising workloads with existing staff.

India’s business activity grew at its quickest rate in four months in October, supported by stronger orders and a pickup led by services. Hiring nearly stalled, however, as companies handled rising workloads with their existing staff, according to a preliminary survey.