Factory headcount falls for the first time in 30 months in August, though the decline was only marginal India’s factory growth at five-year low in August on weakening demand, PMI shows Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Factory headcount falls for the first time in 30 months in August, though the decline was only marginalS1

• India’s factory growth at five-year low in August on weakening demand, PMI showsS2