EconomyMonday, 6 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/06-april-2026-daily-current-affairs
India’s March 2026 manufacturing PMI fell to 53.9, lowest since June 2022
India’s manufacturing PMI eased to 53.9 in March 2026, but stayed above 50, indicating continued expansion.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, India’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 53.9 from 56.9 in February 2026, marking a 45-month low since June 2022.
Key specifics
- March 2026 PMI: 53.9, down from 56.9 in February 2026.
- Lowest level since June 2022, described as a 45-month low.
- S&P Global linked the slowdown to disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
- Output and new orders both slowed, showing softer demand in the manufacturing sector.
- Input prices rose to their highest level in over three-and-a-half years.
Exam lens
Economy current affairs, PMI interpretation, expansion above 50, March 2026 data, S&P Global. TNPSC may ask: “Which index remained above 50 despite falling to a 45-month low?”