India's service sector saw solid September growth, yet PMI momentum slowed and export orders weakened.

• HSBC Services PMI fell to 60.9 from 62.9, indicating reduced but still strong expansion overall.
• Export sales grew the slowest since March, pressured by lower-priced foreign service competition and weaker demand.
• Costs rose modestly; charge inflation slowed, while business confidence hit a six-month high, supporting the outlook future.