India's manufacturing sector saw its slowest growth in December 2024, with the PMI at 56.4 due to softer increases in factory orders and production. Despite this, buying levels and employment continued to expand. Manufacturers remained optimistic about 2025, although concerns about inflation and competitive pressures tempered their outlook.
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