Economics

India’s Economy Is Picking Up as It Moves Past Cash-Crunch Bump

  • Activity in services and manufacturing sectors picked up
  • Central bank data shows demand for bank loans strengthened
Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg
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India is showing signs of overcoming tight money conditions, with lending and business activity picking up in Asia’s third-largest economy.

An overall activity indicator measuring "animal spirits" moved two notches up in November from a month ago. The gauge, compiled by Bloomberg News, reflects strength in new orders boosting business activity, but more importantly a rebound in a liquidity indicator.