India manufacturing PMI surges to 16-year high ahead of elections

Demand and production grow, helping Modi as he seeks third term

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has rolled out billions of dollars in incentives and tax cuts to attract manufacturers from diverse sectors including battery-powered vehicles and pharmaceuticals. © Reuters

SAYAN CHAKRABORTY, Nikkei staff writer

BENGALURU -- India's manufacturing activity surged to a 16-year high in March, underpinning the labor market and boding well for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of general elections expected from later this month.

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