New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Following a moderation in growth during December, Indian goods producers kicked off year 2025 on a robust note.

With new orders rising at the quickest pace since last July, fuelled by the steepest upturn in exports in nearly 14 years, there was a stronger expansion in output, showed HSBC India Manufacturing PMI for January.

"India's final manufacturing PMI marked a six-month high in January. Domestic and export demand were both strong, supporting new orders growth. The employment PMI suggested robust job creation in the manufacturing industry, as the index increased to its highest level since the series was created. Input cost inflation eased for a second month, relieving pressure on manufacturers to raise final out...