S&P 500 — US Large Cap Index
FTSE 100 — UK Blue Chips
Euro Stoxx 50 — Eurozone Leaders
DAX 40 — German Equities
CAC 40 — French Market Index
Nikkei 225 — Japan Benchmark
Hang Seng — Hong Kong Index
Shanghai Composite — China Mainland
ASX 200 — Australian Market
TSX Composite — Canada Index
Nifty 50 — India Large Cap
STI Index — Singapore Market
KOSPI — South Korea Index
Bovespa — Brazil Equities
JSE Top 40 — South Africa Index
IPC Index — Mexico MarketThe HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose to 56.8 in January 2026 from 55.0 in December, marking the strongest improvement in operating conditions in three months, according to preliminary estimates. Factory output expanded at a faster pace, supported by stronger domestic and international demand, with new orders rising at the quickest rate in four months. Employment also increased modestly, reflecting renewed hiring to align resources with higher workloads, particularly at junior- and mid-level positions. Input purchases rose sharply, with firms spending more on materials including food, fuel, and steel, while suppliers’ delivery times improved. Input cost inflation accelerated but remained moderate by historical standards, and output price growth kept pace with rising input costs. Overall business confidence rose to a three-month high, supported by efficiency gains, robust demand, marketing initiatives, and favorable exchange rates.
