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India’s Private Sector Activity Gains Speed in April as Hiring Touches 10-Month High

The strongest push came from the manufacturing sector, where output improved on the back of better domestic demand and a rise in fresh orders. Factories reported stronger production requirements, suggesting that companies are seeing enough demand visibility to keep activity levels high. This rebound in manufacturing gave the overall private sector reading a clear lift in April.

India Clears ₹30 Billion Swap Withdrawal for Maldives Under SAARC Framework

The latest drawdown comes after the Maldives settled an earlier US$400 million swap facility that it had availed in October 2024 under the US Dollar/Euro Swap Window of the bilateral arrangement between the RBI and the Maldives Monetary Authority. The Maldives Foreign Ministry said the repayment reflected the government’s commitment to meeting its financial obligations.

India Becomes Sri Lanka’s Fastest-Growing Major Export Market in Q1 2026

Sri Lanka’s overall export earnings for the January–March 2026 period stood at US$4.30 billion, registering a 1.59% year-on-year increase. Merchandise exports during the quarter reached US$3.38 billion, while services exports were estimated at US$921.11 million, supported by sectors such as ICT/BPM, construction, financial services, transport and logistics.