Bharat’s manufacturing sector recorded a strong growth in January this year led by a sharp rise in new export orders and a likely flurry of restocking activity around the world, according to the HSBC flash PMI report released on Friday.
Based on an analysis of 100 activity indicators, the report suggests that the growth momentum has improved in the quarter ending December with 65 per cent of the indicators growing at a positive clip in the December quarter compared to 55 per cent in the previous one.
However, the services PMI in January was a tad lower than last month, the statement said.
“The divergence between manufacturing and services could be driven by tariff fears. We find that new export orders rose sharply for manufacturers, in fact, more sharply than the rise in domestic orders or the rise in service orders. This, we think, can be attributed to rapid restocking around the world, before new likely tariffs kick in. And manufacturing output responded to these new orders by raising output rapidly,” the report states.
Trends in the cost pressures diverged as well. While the input prices eased to a ten-month low for manufacturers, prices rose for the service providers — the fastest since August 2023. Consequently, prices charged by the service providers rose. However, their margins continued to deteriorate as the rise in prices charged did not keep up with cost increases. Manufacturers’ margins, on the other hand, improved, according to the report.
It also points out that inflation is on its way down, and expected to fall further to 4.2 per cent in January which is likely to pave the way for an easing of monetary policy. HSBC expects two rate cuts of 25bp each over February and April, taking the repo rate to 6 per cent.
The flash PMI provides an advance indication of the final Manufacturing, Services and Composite PMI data for the ongoing month, and is released approximately one week prior to the release of the final PMI indices. The flash PMI is typically based on approximately 80 per cent-90 per cent of total PMI survey responses that are received each month, all of which are used in the final release.
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“न मामला ऊँच-नीच का, न दलित दूल्हे को घोड़ी पर चढ़ने से रोका: टाइम्स ऑफ इंडिया ने फैलाया झूठ, जानिए राजस्थान के एक गाँव में हुई शादी में क्यों मौजूद था पुलिस बल”, ऑपइंडिया, जनवरी 23, 2025
“राजस्थान के अजमेर के लवेरा गाँव में दलित दूल्हे की बारात को लेकर भारत के जाने-माने मीडिया संस्थान टाइम्स ऑफ इंडिया ने झूठ फैलाने का काम किया है। टाइम्स ऑफ इंडिया ने अपनी खबर में बताया कि लवेरा में एक अनुसूचित जाति के दूल्हे की बारात में भारी पुलिस बल (100 से अधिक) साथ-साथ था क्योंकि गाँव में ऊँची जाति के लोगों ने उसके घोड़ी चढ़ने का विरोध किया था…।
देख सकते हैं कि टाइम्स ऑफ इंडिया ने अपनी खबर को शेयर करते हुए ट्वीट में भी यही लिखा। अब सच्चाई असल में क्या है आइए बताते हैं।
लवेरा गाँव में जिस दूल्हे की बारात में पुलिस की मौजूदगी को लेकर टाइम्स ऑफ इंडिया ने झूठ फैलाया है, उस दूल्हे का नाम विजय रैगर है, जिनकी शादी लवेरा गाँव के रहने वाले नारायण खोरवाल की बेटी अरुणा से 21 जनवरी 2025 को हुई……”
“Religious Places are for offering Prayers, Loudspeaker use not a right as it often causes nuisance to Residents: Allahabad HC”, Live Law, January 23, 2025:
“The Allahabad High Court recently observed that religious places are primarily for offering prayers to the divinity, and thus, the use of loudspeakers cannot be claimed as a matter of right, especially when such use often creates a nuisance for the residents.
A bench of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Donadi Ramesh observed this while dismissing a writ plea moved by one Mukhtiyar Ahmad seeking a direction from the state authorities to permit the installation of loudspeakers on a Masjid.
At the outset, the counsel for the state objected to the maintainability of the writ petition on the grounds that the petitioner is neither mutwalli nor the Masjid belongs to him……”
“Karnataka Women lead ‘Save Mangalya Sara’ campaign against exploitative microfinance practices, send mangalsutra to CM”, Organiser, January 23, 2025:
“In a brave stand against relentless harassment from microfinance companies, women of Haveri district in north Karnataka have launched a campaign entitled ‘Save Mangalya Sara’.(save Mangal chain) This initiative comes as a response to the inhumane treatment meted out to borrowers, particularly women, who have become victims of aggressive loan recovery practices.
As part of their plea, the women have taken the remarkable step of personally sending a Mangalya Sara to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, highlighting their grave concerns and seeking intervention at the highest levels.
Despite recent warnings from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah that stringent measures would be enforced against predatory lending practices, incidents of harassment by microfinance staff continue unabated across the state…….”
“HRCP report highlights rising migration of Hindus from Sindh amid violence, discrimination”, Organiser, January 23, 2025:
“A new report by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), titled “Exodus: Is the Hindu Community Leaving Sindh?” underscores the alarming trend of Hindu families migrating from Sindh due to ongoing violence, economic hardships, and climate change.
In a post on X, HRCP stated, “The report underscores the state’s failure to protect a vulnerable minority, with many Hindu families compelled to migrate not only in connection with faith-based violence but also economic struggles and climate change.”
The HRCP’s fact-finding study reveals that the state has failed to protect this vulnerable minority, with many Hindus feeling compelled to leave not only due to religious-based violence but also due to systemic economic struggles……”
“धर्मांतरण को लेकर कार्रवाई:मुफ्त शिक्षा, फ्री इलाज का लालच देकर धर्म बदलने के लिए उकसाते थे आरोपी, गिरफ्तार”, दैनिक भास्कर, जनवरी 23, 2025
“बैतूल में धर्मांतरण के एक गंभीर मामला सामने आया है। जिसमें पुलिस ने दो लोगों को गिरफ्तार किया है, जो आदिवासी समुदाय के लोगों को प्रलोभन देकर धर्म परिवर्तन के लिए प्रेरित कर रहे थे।
मामले में सायबू ठाकरे(65) और रवि टांडिलकर(25) को गिरफ्तार किया गया है। शिकायतकर्ता रामप्रसाद धाड़से के अनुसार, आरोपी सायबू ठाकरे पिछले एक साल से ग्रामीणों को बहका रहा था। वह लोगों को मुफ्त शिक्षा, नि:शुल्क इलाज और नौकरी का प्रलोभन देकर धर्म बदलने के लिए प्रेरित करता था।
21 जनवरी को जब सायबू ठाकरे ग्राम भैंसाघाट में आदिवासी देवी-देवताओं का अपमान करते हुए धर्म परिवर्तन की बात कर रहा था, तब स्थानीय लोगों ने पुलिस को सूचित किया। पुलिस ने तत्काल कार्रवाई करते हुए रूपचंद मौसिक के घर से दोनों आरोपियों को गिरफ्तार किया……”
“Gyan Maha Kumbh: Churning for decolonising education”, Organiser, January 22, 2025:
“Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, while inaugurating Gyan Maha Kumbh-2081 in the sacred Sangam area of Prayagraj on January 10, said Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas (SSUN) seeks to bring about a positive change in Bharat’s education through Gyan Maha Kumbh. He further said that education without values has no meaning and society has to jointly take the initiative of value-based education with the Nyas (trust) to a long distance.
Course Correction
Describing Kumbh Mela as the world’s largest spiritual gathering along with Dharmik, cultural and social organisations, Dr Atul Kothari, National Secretary of SSUN, said sants and sages from across the country have gathered in Kumbh Mela and are imparting Dharmik guidance to devotees.
Importantly, in this month-long confluence, students, teachers, educationists, researchers, Government officials related to education, representatives of private educational institutions of the country will together brainstorm to accelerate the process of fundamental change in the country’s education……”
“Khalistanis storm London cinema hall to disrupt the screening of Kangana’s ‘Emergency’: How the UK has become a hotbed of extremists”, Opindia, January 20, 2025:
“The screening of Kangana Ranaut starrer “Emergency” at the Harrow Theatre in London was disrupted by Khalistani separatists who reportedly stormed into the building and began yelling “Khalistan Zindabad” slogans while demonstrating against it which led to disarray and chaos in the place.
They called for the movie to be immediately halted and claimed that the Sikh community was inaccurately portrayed in it. They also got into a furious confrontation with the moviegoers in the theatre who fought back. The audience asked for the film to continue despite the forceful assertions of the separatists.
Videos of the incident have gone viral on social media, showing Khalistanis shouting slogans and clashing with the audience inside the movie theatre. The movie theatre’s management has not yet filed an official complaint despite this major ruckus. However, they promised to improve the security system. According to them, more security personnel will be deployed to ensure that such situations never arise again……”
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has hit out at Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav after the latter questioned Yogi government’s Cabinet meeting at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj and also took a holy dip at the religious and spiritual event.
He said that Yadav cannot tolerate that 50 lakh to 1 crore people are taking a dip at Mahakumbh every day.
Speaking to the media, Deputy CM Maurya said, “Mahakumbh 2025 is moving towards success in a very grand, divine way. The Cabinet members of the alliance government sat at the Maha Kumbh area.”
He added that it was a golden opportunity that every Cabinet member of the Yogi government took a holy dip and took important decisions.
The Deputy CM also said that Akhilesh Yadav cannot see the good management and cleanliness of Mahakumbh as well as tolerate that 50 lakhs to 1 crore people are taking a dip there every day.
“If he feels that the cabinet members took a holy dip and conducted meeting there then he too can conduct his party meeting,” he added.
Akhilesh Yadav slammed the Yogi government on Wednesday for holding a cabinet meeting at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj and said, “Kumbh or Prayagraj is not the place where politics or political decisions should be taken.”
“Kumbh or Prayagraj is not the place where politics or political decisions should be taken. Organising a Cabinet meeting at Kumbh is political. Many of us (Samajwadi party people) must have gone to take a holy dip but didn’t post a picture or tell you (media),” Yadav said.
All 54 Ministers of the Uttar Pradesh cabinet were invited to this meeting.
Following the meeting, CM Yogi Adityanath, along with the entire Cabinet, took a holy dip in the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam.
This isn’t the first time CM Yogi Adityanath has led his cabinet to the Sangam.
In 2019, during the Kumbh Mela, he took a ceremonial dip along with his Ministers, Akhada Parishad President Narendra Giri, and other saints.
Maha Kumbh is one of the largest and most significant religious congregations in the world.
The key ‘snan’ dates left are: January 29 (Mauni Amavasya – Second Shahi Snan), February 3 (Basant Panchami – Third Shahi Snan), February 12 (Maghi Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivaratri).
Uttar Pradesh Police deployed more than 10,000 personnel, including local police and paramilitary forces for the event’s security.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed a “water ambulance” stationed at Sangam to ensure the safety of devotees.
The Maha Kumbh began on January 13 and will continue until February 26.
(This article has been published via a syndicated feed)
Two significant events were held at the Hindu Heritage Centre Rotorua on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, showcasing the community’s commitment to sustainability and cultural heritage.
Inauguration of Community Garden and Sustainability Initiative
The first event celebrated the launch of a Community Garden and Sustainability Initiative, made possible through funding from Rotorua Lakes Council’s Community Matching Fund. The initiative was inaugurated by Her Excellency Ms. Neeta Bhushan, High Commissioner of India to New Zealand, and Her Worship Tania Tapsell, Mayor of Rotorua.
Six raised garden beds, all wheelchair-accessible, were unveiled as part of this project. These garden beds are designed to grow fresh vegetables and foster environmental awareness.
Elderly Community Beds: Inaugurated by the High Commissioner of India, two garden beds made with redwood sleepers cater to the elderly community.
Macrocarpa Beds: Mayor Tania Tapsell inaugurated two beds constructed with Macrocarpa, a durable and decorative timber.
Eucalyptus Beds: Dr Margriet Theron, President of Rotorua Multicultural Council, inaugurated two beds crafted from eucalyptus sleepers.
Plans are underway to develop a children’s garden with herbs. The Community Garden will also serve as an educational hub, promoting sustainable gardening practices while strengthening community bonds.
Dr Julia Anne, manager of the Hindu Heritage Centre, highlighted the centre’s unique contributions to the Rotorua community, including events like International Day of Yoga, World Meditation Day, and the Rotorua Ethnic Market. She noted that the garden will benefit regular users of the centre and the neighbours. It may inspire new volunteers passionate about community gardening.
During the event, Dr Julia Anne introduced the High Commissioner and the Mayor, who shared their thoughts on the initiative.
“This community exemplifies the Hindu principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the world is one family. I drove from Wellington to support this meaningful sustainability project,” said Ms. Neeta Bhushan, High Commissioner of India to New Zealand.
Mayor Tania Tapsell commended the project, stating, “We were delighted to award $12,000 from the Community Matching Fund for this initiative, which aligns with our principles of sustainability. Water harvesting from the community hall roof and plans for a children’s garden further demonstrate its positive environmental impact.”
A diverse audience attended the inauguration, reflecting the centre’s commitment to inclusivity.
Commemorating the First Anniversary of Shri Ram Mandir’s Pran Pratishtha
The evening continued with a Community Devotional Gathering organised by the Hindu Organisations, Temples, and Associations (HOTA) Forum NZ. This event marked the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha (consecration) of Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
The program, coordinated by Sakshi Vij Sekhon, a Tauranga-based licensed immigration advisor, featured a blend of spirituality and cultural expression.
The event began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by key dignitaries:
Ms. Neeta Bhushan, Indian High Commissioner to NZ
Ms. Tania Tapsell, Mayor of Rotorua
Dr. Margriet Theron, President of Rotorua Multicultural Council
Ms. Nilamani Wright, Yoga Teacher, Soulshine Yoga
Ms. Sakshi Vij Sekhon, Program Coordinator
This was followed by a yoga demonstration by Ms. Nilamani Wright, devotional songs (bhajans), and kirtans performed by Sakshi’s group, the Fiji Indian Community, and the Rotorua Satsang Boys.
High Commissioner Bhushan praised the performers, saying, “Thank you for inviting me to this special occasion. The performances were heartfelt, and the community’s unity is truly inspiring.”
The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Komal Sahani.
Community Feedback
The events received glowing praise from attendees:
Dr Margriet Theron:“Well done, Guna. A very successful event, meaningful and enjoyed by all. It was a privilege for Hana van Wyk and me to participate.”
Pavani Aravapalli:“A truly fantastic evening! Congratulations on the launch of our new Community Garden. May it flourish with growth.”
Monika Bansal:“Brilliant initiative! Offering vegetables to the wider community was wonderful, and the kirtan was mesmerising. I look forward to more such events.”
Nilamani Wright:“Thank you for a truly wonderful evening. If you want a community to serve you, serve your community.”
Sakshi Vij Sekhon:“Thank you for the opportunity to be part of such a blissful evening. It was mesmerising and uplifting.”
A Vision for the Future
These events highlight the Hindu Heritage Centre’s role as a hub for sustainability, cultural celebration, and community engagement. Together, the centre and its supporters are building a stronger, more connected Rotorua.
