MOSCOW, October 1. /TASS/. Russia’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 49.8 points in September 2026 from 48.8 points in the previous month, the S&P Global analytical agency said in a report.

"Demand for Russian manufactured goods remained weak during September, as new order intakes decreased for the second month running. Panelists noted that lower new sales were largely due to higher prices and competition," the report said.

Although the pace of decline in total new business eased from August, new export orders fell at a marked rate and one that was the sharpest since May 2022. Similarly, output levels decreased for the second month running in September amid weak demand. That said, the pace of contraction cooled from that seen in August.

The PMI value above 50 points is indicative of the business activity growth and the value below the said level flags its slowdown.