24.07.202605:00:00UTC+00India’s Services Growth Cools in July as HSBC PMI Slips to 53.1

India’s services sector lost some momentum in July 2026, as the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 53.1 from 57.4 in June 2026. The latest reading, updated on 24 July 2026, still signals an expansion in activity, but at a notably slower pace compared with the previous month.

The drop of more than four points suggests that services providers saw a moderation in new business and output after a stronger performance in June. While a PMI reading above 50 continues to indicate growth in the sector, the July figure points to a cooling trend that investors and policymakers will be watching for signs of whether this is a temporary pause or the start of a more sustained slowdown.

The services sector is a key pillar of India’s economy, and the softer July PMI could have implications for near‑term growth expectations and market sentiment. Analysts are likely to assess upcoming data releases to gauge whether domestic demand and business confidence can reaccelerate in the coming months.