New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- India's service economy grew at its fastest pace in three months in September, driven by domestic demand and a rise in new business inflows, a private survey showed on Tuesday.

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, rose to 55.2 in September from 54.1 in August. A reading above 50 indicates expansion.

Despite the uptick, growth across the quarter remained the weakest since March 2022.

Companies reported improving sales performance following increased demand in digital solutions, food, insurance, loans, software, transportation, tours and travel, the survey said.

Finance, insurance, and consumer services recorded the strongest expansions in both activit...