India services growth rebounds in April as domestic demand surges and costs cool

Global orders slowed fast while jobs surged sharply

India’s services sector expanded in April, accelerating after a weaker March, driven by resilient domestic demand. While new business picked up—led by consumer services—international order growth eased, dimming future sentiment amid Middle East uncertainties. Operating expenses rose more slowly, and employment expanded at the strongest pace in ten months, signaling hiring momentum even as global demand softens.