BusinessWorld NewsNewsSeptember 1, 2026
India Records Strong 7.8% Economic Growth
India’s economy expanded 7.8% year-on-year during April–June 2026, exceeding the Reserve Bank’s 7% projection. Manufacturing, services, construction, household consumption, public expenditure and exports supported the broad expansion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the performance as a major achievement and said continuing reforms are strengthening India’s economic momentum.
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India remains among the world’s fastest-growing major economies, demonstrating resilience and broad-based domestic momentum.
The strong result could prompt upward revisions to India’s full-year growth forecasts.
April–June quarter
August 31 GDP data released
September onward, economists reassess FY2026–27 projections.
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