New Delhi, May 2 -- Business momentum in India's manufacturing sector improved marginally in April. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to a 10-month high of 58.2 from 58.1 in March, according to data compiled by S&P Global. A reading above 50 indicates expansion.

The uptick in the headline index was led by the second-fastest upturn in international orders since March 2011. The New Export Orders Index shot up to 57.6 from 54.9 in the previous month. This was accompanied by notable rises in employment and purchasing activity during the month.

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