With Q2 FY26 GDP growth at 8.2%, India strengthened its economic standing globally. The rise was driven by policy reforms, fiscal discipline, and robust consumption trends. Industry leaders praised the resilience across sectors,

India's economy likely stayed resilient in the July–September quarter, driven by consumer demand and front-loading of production and exports ahead of U.S. tariffs, though growth is expected to moderate in the coming quarters.

Slowed capital expenditure and the impact from reciprocal tariffs may result in a moderation of growth for the upcoming quarters and H2FY26.

In 2023, the IMF had said India’s GDP series with 2011-12 as the base year should be 'rebased as soon as feasible'.

India’s latest GDP numbers have sent shockwaves through global economic circles. Posting a massive 8.2% growth in Q2, India continues to outperform every major world economy. Piyush Goyal says this surge is not luck,

New Delhi: The Indian economy recorded a six-quarter high growth of 8.2 per cent in July-September, as factories churned out more products in anticipation of a consumption boost from the GST rate cut, according to government data.

The decision to release Q1 and Q2 estimates in the new series is intended to smooth the transition and provide a coherent framework for analysis.

India's economy is projected to grow at 7% or higher this financial year, surpassing the $4 trillion mark. This upward revision, exceeding previous es