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Bangladesh’s August PMI reports slight economic contraction

The August reading of the Bangladesh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell by 7.9 points from the previous month to 49.9, indicating a slight contraction in overall economic activity. The decline was driven mainly by a slowdown in manufacturing and services, both posting marginal contraction readings. Agriculture continued to expand while construction sector reverted to expansion. The... Details

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State Government Securities - Full Auction Result

The result of the auction of State Government Securities held on September 08, 2026 , is as under: (Amount in ₹ Crore) ANDHRA PRADESH SGS 2035 ANDHRA PRADESH SGS 2043 ANDHRA PRADESH SGS 2056 GOA SGS…

  • Andhra Pradesh re-issued 7.46%, 7.65%, and 7.64% SGS bonds successfully
  • Competitive bids totaled ₹9,615.381, ₹1,152.146, and ₹1,578.816 for Andhra Pradesh
  • Cut-off yields varied across states, highest at 7.6300% for Goa's 7.63% bond

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