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4181.
Service providers are optimistic about future growth due to:
A Anticipated decrease in client numbers
B Expected increase in client numbers and market expansion
C Reduced investment in technology
D Stagnation in the market
4182.
The business expectations index for the services sector remained:
A Weak
B Neutral
C Strong
D Volatile
4183.
How were the increased input costs largely managed by service providers?
A By reducing staff
B By absorbing the costs
C By passing them on to clients through higher prices
D By reducing service quality
4184.
What were the main components of input costs that saw a moderate increase?
A Raw materials and energy
B Technology and skilled labor
C Rent and utilities
D Transportation and logistics
4185.
The employment sub-index in the services sector showed:
A A decline
B Stagnation
C A healthy increase
D No significant change
4186.
The primary driver for the expansion in the services sector was:
A A decline in new business orders
B A significant surge in new business orders
C Reduced international client demand
D Decreased business activity
4187.
A services PMI reading of 57.5 indicates:
A A slight contraction
B Stagnation
C A robust expansion
D Moderate growth
4188.
What was the S&P Global India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reading for March 2026?
A 56.0
B 57.5
C 55.8
D 58.1
4189.
The increase in production levels was a response to:
A Decreased demand
B Burgeoning demand
C Reduced export orders
D Lower input costs
4190.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor benefiting the manufacturing sector?
A Government policies boosting domestic production
B Improved global demand
C Increased interest rates
D General improvement in business conditions