The IHS Markit India Services Business Activity Index improved to 52.7 in November from 49.2 in October.

Last time services activity contracted for two consecutive months was in August 2017 following the GST implementation.

The IHS Markit India Services Business Activity Index fell to 48.7 in September from 52.4 in August.

This is the 26th consecutive month that the manufacturing PMI has remained above the 50-point mark.

On the employment front, the survey said weak sales prevented manufacturing firms from replacing retirees and voluntary leavers.

On the prices front, the survey noted that, firms were also helped by a lack of inflationary pressures in the sector.