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Indian Economy Continues to Power Ahead in May

Sales Managers Growth Index Now at 5 Year High


 
22 May 2025
 
Indian Sales Managers reported another month of strong economic expansion in May. All Indexes rose, in all but one case showing favourable growth orientated results.
Business Confidence remained high reflecting not just the present situation, but Sales Managers optimism over the outlook for the next 3 months. The Market Growth Index is now at an extraordinary 62 month high, reflecting the secure position in which the majority of sales managers now view their expanding markets.

India Sales Managers Sales Growth Index: May 2025
Diffusion Index: 50 = ‘no growth’
Indian Economy Continues to Power Ahead in May
Indian Economy Continues to Power Ahead in May


Only the Prices Index produced unfavourable results, with a May Index reading at a very uncomfortable 56.3 points, very close to a 3 year high. This suggests that economic activity may now be so widespread and rapid in India that price inflation may be starting to run out of control. The Indian Government may need to intervene to maintain growth at a sensible level. A task easier to report on than to undertake.
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