India led all major economies in economic expansion for April 2025, according to the J.P. Morgan Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report. With a manufacturing PMI of 58.2 and services PMI of 58.7, India outperformed both developed and emerging economies, reflecting strong domestic demand and business momentum.

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• India recorded highest PMI figures globally for both manufacturing (58.2) and services (58.7)
• PMI above 50 shows economic expansion; India well above that threshold
• Strong manufacturing driven by new orders, output growth, and job creation
• Services growth shows rising consumer demand, employment, and business activity
• India outpaced China; China’s manufacturing PMI at 50.4 (Markit), 49 (NBS)
• China’s services PMI at 50.7 (Markit), 50.1 (NBS); slower than India
• U.S. and Eurozone show mixed or weak results; UK and France in contraction
• India’s PMI performance signals strong investor and policy confidence
• Consistent growth highlights resilience amid global economic uncertainty
• India seen as key driver of global growth, attracting global economic attention