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<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">India has emerged as the global leader in both manufacturing and services activity, according to the Purchasing Managers&rsquo; Index (PMI) data released by J.P. Morgan for April 2025. With a manufacturing PMI of 58.2 and a services PMI of 58.7, India is outpacing both developed and emerging markets, signalling robust economic growth across multiple sectors.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">The PMI is a crucial indicator of economic health, with values above 50 signifying expansion. As per J.P. Morgan, India&rsquo;s PMI figures in both sectors are the highest globally, reflecting strong demand and continued expansion in the country&rsquo;s private sector.</div>
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<div class="x_elementToProof">India&rsquo;s performance stands in stark contrast to other large economies. For example, China&rsquo;s manufacturing PMI, tracked by both Markit and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), stood at 50.4 and 49, respectively, indicating only moderate growth or contraction. Similarly, China&rsquo;s services PMI also lagged behind India, coming in at 50.7 (Markit) and 50.1 (NBS), compared to India&rsquo;s 58.7, highlighting India&rsquo;s significantly faster pace of growth.<br><br></div>
<div class="x_elementToProof">In other major economies, signs of sluggishness are evident. The US manufacturing PMI, as reported by ISM, was 48.7, signalling contraction, while its services PMI stood at 51.6, just above the expansion threshold. The Eurozone remains weak, with April&rsquo;s manufacturing PMI at 49 and services PMI at 50.1, both signalling sluggish growth. The UK and France also showed concerning numbers, with manufacturing PMIs at 45.4 (UK) and 48.7 (France), alongside services PMIs below 50, pointing to contraction.</div>
<h2 class="x_elementToProof"><b>Comparative outlooks from other institutions</b></h2>
<div class="x_elementToProof">India&rsquo;s resilience is further supported by forecasts from other major institutions. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India&rsquo;s GDP growth at 6.8 per cent for FY25, higher than any major economy, reinforcing J.P. Morgan&rsquo;s confidence in India&rsquo;s economic strength. Similarly, the World Bank expects India&rsquo;s economy to continue its positive trajectory, with growth projected to remain above 6 per cent in the coming years. These forecasts underline India&rsquo;s consistent growth performance, despite global challenges.</div>
<h2 class="x_elementToProof"><b>Global context and challenges</b></h2>
<div class="x_elementToProof">Though India's global performance remains high, it faces challenges in the form of India-Pakistan tensions and the ongoing US tariff dispute. These geopolitical factors affected the global markets and India&rsquo;s external trade. However, as India continues to strengthen its position as a global manufacturing hub, particularly amid the US-China trade tensions, the country&rsquo;s favourable position as an alternative to China for manufacturing and exports has garnered significant attention.</div>

Business & Economy: The robust PMI figures reflect India's expanding economic activity across various sectors, highlighting its competitive edge in the global market landscape.

India has emerged as the global leader in both manufacturing and services activity, according to the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data released by J.P. Morgan for April 2025. With a manufacturing PMI of 58.2 and a services PMI of 58.7, India is outpacing both developed and emerging markets, signalling robust economic growth across multiple sectors. The PMI is a crucial indicator of economic health, with values above 50 signifying expansion. As per J.P. Morgan, India’s PMI figures in both sectors are the highest globally, reflecting strong demand and continued expansion in the country’s private sector. India’s performance stands in stark contrast to other large economies. For example, China’s manufacturing PMI, tracked by both Markit and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), stood at 50.4 and 49, respectively, indicating only moderate growth or contraction. Similarly, China’s services PMI also lagged behind India, coming in at 50.7 (Markit) and 50.1 (NBS), compared to India’s 58.7, highlighting India’s significantly faster pace of growth. In other major economies, signs of sluggishness are evident. The US manufacturing PMI, as reported by ISM, was 48.7, signalling contraction, while its services PMI stood at 51.6, just above the expansion threshold. The Eurozone remains weak, with April’s manufacturing PMI at 49 and services PMI at 50.1, both signalling sluggish growth. The UK and France also showed concerning numbers, with manufacturing PMIs at 45.4 (UK) and 48.7 (France), alongside services PMIs below 50, pointing to contraction. Comparative outlooks from other institutions India’s resilience is further supported by forecasts from other major institutions. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India’s GDP growth at 6.8 per cent for FY25, higher than any major economy, reinforcing J.P. Morgan’s confidence in India’s economic strength. Similarly, the World Bank expects India’s economy to continue its positive trajectory, with growth projected to remain above 6 per cent in the coming years. These forecasts underline India’s consistent growth performance, despite global challenges. Global context and challenges Though India's global performance remains high, it faces challenges in the form of India-Pakistan tensions and the ongoing US tariff dispute. These geopolitical factors affected the global markets and India’s external trade. However, as India continues to strengthen its position as a global manufacturing hub, particularly amid the US-China trade tensions, the country’s favourable position as an alternative to China for manufacturing and exports has garnered significant attention.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described recent two-day negotiations in Geneva as "productive" and "constructive," signaling a potential easing of trade tensions. President Trump referred to the discussions as a "total reset" in U.S.-China relations, with expectations of a joint statement forthcoming. The positive developments led to a surge in stock futures, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 530 points (1.3%) .

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In a press conference of the Indian Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) on Sunday (May 11), DGMO Lieutenant Rajiv Ghai confirmed that the Pakistan Army has approximately lost 35 to 40 personnel between May 7 to 10. He said that India did not reveal the casualties on the Pakistani side as India's target was terror camps and not Army instalments. He added that it was only when Pakistan attacked the Indian Army installations, that India responded.

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The Indian Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) on Sunday (May 11) addressed a press conference and briefed the country on Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire understanding with Pakistan. From giving a detailed picture of how India hit terror targets in Pakistan to exposing Pakistan's false claims and its drone attacks on Indian civilians and military posts, the DGMOs set the record straight and also issued a big warning to the neighbouring country if in case it violates the ceasefire again.

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The Indian Navy was in full readiness and capable of striking anywhere on land or sea, including Karachi, when India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, Vice Admiral AN Pramod said on Sunday during a joint media briefing of all three forces on Operation Sindoor.
“Our forces remained forward deployed in the Arabian Sea in a decisive posture with full readiness and capacity to strike select targets at sea and on land, including Karachi, at the time of our choosing,” Vice Admiral Pramod said.
"..Our response has been measured, proportionate, non-escalatory and responsible from day one...As we speak, the Indian Navy remains deployed at sea in a credible deterrent posture to respond decisively to any inimical action by Pakistan"

"Response measured, non-escalatory & responsible from day 1": Vice Admiral AN Pramod

India and Pakistan have agreed to halt all military action on land, in the air, and at sea. The decision comes without any preconditions whatsoever. While the guns have fallen silent, the message from New Delhi remains loud and clear. The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 after nine years of negotiations, still remains on hold. Under the treaty, Pakistan receives the western rivers of the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab, which provide about 80% of the Indus river waters crucial for agriculture and hydropower. India, in turn, gets the eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. Watch in for more details!

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The Indian government sources revealed on Sunday (May 11) that Operation Sindoor is not over, if Pakistan provokes India, the country will respond. "We have a new normal...The cost of terror has increased. They fire, we fire. If they stop, we stop," sources said.

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<p><span>The Indian&nbsp;</span><span>Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs)</span><span> on Sunday (May 11) addressed a press conference and briefed the country on Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire understanding with Pakistan. From giving a detailed picture of how India hit terror targets in Pakistan to exposing Pakistan's false claims and its drone attacks on Indian civilians and military posts, the DGMOs set the record straight and also issued a big warning to the neighbouring country if in case it violates the ceasefire again.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>The DGMO press briefing was led by:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai</strong>, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Indian Army</li>
<li><strong>Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti</strong>, Director General Air Operations (DG Air Ops), Indian Air Force</li>
<li><strong>Vice Admiral AN Pramod</strong>, Director General Naval Operations (DGNO), Indian Navy</li>
</ul>
<h2>Here are 10 key points from the DGMO press briefing</h2>
<p>1. Operation Sindoor 'thumping' victory: The operation was a retaliatory strike in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian civilians. It acheieved its objectives and all Indian&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/all-our-pilots-back-home-indian-air-force-says-operation-sindoor-achieved-its-objectives-9058269" rel="dofollow">pilots</a> involved in the strike returned. <span>All I want to say is that our objectives have been achieved and all our pilots have been back home," Air Marshal AK Bharti said</span></p>
<p><br>2. Indian forces struck nine confirmed terrorist camps in Pakistan, including sites in Bahawalpur and Muridke. The Air Marshal further added that the operation was aimed at hitting designated targets with precision, "not to count the body bags," referring to the matter of the number of estimated casualties. India released satellite images, showing the extent of damage to Pakistan's terror camps.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">"More than 100 terrorists killed in 9 terror hubs": India releases satellite images, showing the extent of damage to Pakistan's military bases as part of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZxDdsOLNdR">pic.twitter.com/ZxDdsOLNdR</a></p>
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<p><br>3. Over 100 terrorists were neutralized, including Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudassir Ahmad&mdash;linked to past major terror attacks. <span>"Nine terror targets were identified after careful deliberation under Operation Sindoor. More than 100 terrorists killed in nine terror targets on early May 7 operation," Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said.</span></p>
<p><strong>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-big-message-to-world-after-operation-sindoor-ceasefire-understanding-with-pakistan-9058302">'They fire, we fire. They stop, we stop': India's BIG message to world after Op Sindoor, ceasefire understanding with Pakistan</a></strong></p>
<p><br>4. Around 35&ndash;40 Pakistani military personnel were killed during the operation. DGMO Lieutenant Rajiv Ghai confirmed that the Pakistan Army has approximately lost 35 to 40 personnel between May 7 to 10. He said that India did not reveal the casualties on the Pakistani side as India's target was terror camps and not Army instalments. He added that it was only when Pakistan attacked the Indian Army installations, that India responded.</p>
<p><br>5. <span>The Indian&nbsp;</span><span>Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs)</span><span>&nbsp;on Sunday (May 11) paid tributes to the Indian bravehearts who lost their lives in Operation Sindoor and ceasefire violations. The DGMOs also confirmed that as many as 100 terrorists were killed and the&nbsp;</span><span>Pakistan Army also suffered casualties.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><br>6. Air Force Success: The Indian Air Force destroyed 11 Pakistani air bases and successfully avoided any aircraft losses.On the nights of May 9 and 10, in three shot hours, the armed forces had destroyed 11 bases including those at&nbsp;Nur Khan, Rafiqui, Murid, Sukkur, Sialkot, Pasrur, Chunian, Sargodha, Skaru, Bholari and Jacobabad, said Air Marshal Bharti.</p>
<p><strong>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/inside-story-of-operation-sindoor-air-marshal-ak-bharti-explains-how-iaf-coordinated-strikes-on-pakistans-terror-strongholds-9058224">Inside story of Operation Sindoor: Air Marshal AK Bharti explains how IAF coordinated strikes on Pakistan&rsquo;s terror strongholds</a></strong></p>
<p><br>7. <span>The Indian Navy was in full readiness and capable of striking anywhere on land or sea, including Karachi, when India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, Vice Admiral AN Pramod said.</span><span>&ldquo;Our forces remained forward deployed in the Arabian Sea in a decisive posture with full readiness and capacity to strike select targets at sea and on land, including Karachi, at the time of our choosing,&rdquo; Vice Admiral Pramod said.</span></p>
<p><br>8. <span>During the Indian Armed Forces joint press conference on Sunday (May 11), Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said that if Pakistan violates the ceasefire again, India&rsquo;s &ldquo;response will be fierce and punitive&rdquo; against them.</span></p>
<p><br>9. <span>Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has given the green light to all Army Commanders in the western borders to launch counteraction if the understanding reached between India and Pakistan's the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) on May 10 is violated.</span></p>
<p><strong>Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-india-confirms-killing-100-terrorists-in-air-strikes-including-planners-of-ic814-hijack-pulwama-attack-9058076">Operation Sindoor: India confirms killing over 100 terrorists in air strikes, including planners of IC-814 hijack, Pulwama attack</a></strong></p>
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The Indian Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) on Sunday (May 11) addressed a press conference and briefed the country on Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire understanding with Pakistan.

The Indian Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) on Sunday (May 11) addressed a press conference and briefed the country on Operation Sindoor and the ceasefire understanding with Pakistan. From giving a detailed picture of how India hit terror targets in Pakistan to exposing Pakistan's false claims and its drone attacks on Indian civilians and military posts, the DGMOs set the record straight and also issued a big warning to the neighbouring country if in case it violates the ceasefire again. The DGMO press briefing was led by: Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Indian Army Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti, Director General Air Operations (DG Air Ops), Indian Air Force Vice Admiral AN Pramod, Director General Naval Operations (DGNO), Indian Navy Here are 10 key points from the DGMO press briefing 1. Operation Sindoor 'thumping' victory: The operation was a retaliatory strike in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 Indian civilians. It acheieved its objectives and all Indian pilots involved in the strike returned. All I want to say is that our objectives have been achieved and all our pilots have been back home," Air Marshal AK Bharti said 2. Indian forces struck nine confirmed terrorist camps in Pakistan, including sites in Bahawalpur and Muridke. The Air Marshal further added that the operation was aimed at hitting designated targets with precision, "not to count the body bags," referring to the matter of the number of estimated casualties. India released satellite images, showing the extent of damage to Pakistan's terror camps. "More than 100 terrorists killed in 9 terror hubs": India releases satellite images, showing the extent of damage to Pakistan's military bases as part of #OperationSindoor pic.twitter.com/ZxDdsOLNdR — WION (@WIONews) May 11, 2025 3. Over 100 terrorists were neutralized, including Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudassir Ahmad—linked to past major terror attacks. "Nine terror targets were identified after careful deliberation under Operation Sindoor. More than 100 terrorists killed in nine terror targets on early May 7 operation," Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said. Read More | 'They fire, we fire. They stop, we stop': India's BIG message to world after Op Sindoor, ceasefire understanding with Pakistan 4. Around 35–40 Pakistani military personnel were killed during the operation. DGMO Lieutenant Rajiv Ghai confirmed that the Pakistan Army has approximately lost 35 to 40 personnel between May 7 to 10. He said that India did not reveal the casualties on the Pakistani side as India's target was terror camps and not Army instalments. He added that it was only when Pakistan attacked the Indian Army installations, that India responded. 5. The Indian Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) on Sunday (May 11) paid tributes to the Indian bravehearts who lost their lives in Operation Sindoor and ceasefire violations. The DGMOs also confirmed that as many as 100 terrorists were killed and the Pakistan Army also suffered casualties. 6. Air Force Success: The Indian Air Force destroyed 11 Pakistani air bases and successfully avoided any aircraft losses.On the nights of May 9 and 10, in three shot hours, the armed forces had destroyed 11 bases including those at Nur Khan, Rafiqui, Murid, Sukkur, Sialkot, Pasrur, Chunian, Sargodha, Skaru, Bholari and Jacobabad, said Air Marshal Bharti. Read More | Inside story of Operation Sindoor: Air Marshal AK Bharti explains how IAF coordinated strikes on Pakistan’s terror strongholds 7. The Indian Navy was in full readiness and capable of striking anywhere on land or sea, including Karachi, when India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, Vice Admiral AN Pramod said.“Our forces remained forward deployed in the Arabian Sea in a decisive posture with full readiness and capacity to strike select targets at sea and on land, including Karachi, at the time of our choosing,” Vice Admiral Pramod said. 8. During the Indian Armed Forces joint press conference on Sunday (May 11), Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said that if Pakistan violates the ceasefire again, India’s “response will be fierce and punitive” against them. 9. Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has given the green light to all Army Commanders in the western borders to launch counteraction if the understanding reached between India and Pakistan's the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) on May 10 is violated. Read More | Operation Sindoor: India confirms killing over 100 terrorists in air strikes, including planners of IC-814 hijack, Pulwama attack

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