India’s business activity grows at fastest pace in four months
A preliminary October survey showed stronger private-sector activity, while hiring growth nearly stalled.
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By Neha Kapoor , Editor, Business & Economy
Published 23 Oct 2026, 6:26 AM IST
New orders and services activity supported the acceleration in business growth. Companies handled rising workloads largely with existing staff, leaving employment growth subdued.
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