Mumbai, Dec. 1 -- Business conditions in China's manufacturing sector declined midway through the final quarter of 2025, according to latest PMI(R) data. Manufacturing production growth came to a halt as new orders nearly stalled in November.
This was despite a renewed rise in new orders from abroad. Consequent of softer new business growth, Chinese manufacturers lowered their staffing and purchasing levels and were cautious with their inventory holdings. That said, business confidence improved since October.
Turning to prices, manufacturers continued to lower their selling prices in November, despite ongoing cost inflation.
The headline seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 49.9 in November, down from 50.6 in Octo...