India's private sector experienced robust expansion in April, reaching an eight-month high driven by strong demand and a surge in foreign orders, particularly for manufactured goods. The Composite PMI climbed to 60.0, signaling the strongest growth since August, with manufacturing hitting a one-year high. New export orders soared, boosting output and employment across both manufacturing and service sectors.
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