Mumbai: India’s economic momentum strengthened further in the July–September quarter of FY 2025–26, with the country recording an impressive 8.2% real GDP growth, significantly higher than the 5.6% growth seen in the same quarter last year. The latest estimates released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) highlight robust expansion across key sectors, cementing India’s position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy.
Reacting to the numbers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the performance reflects the positive impact of sustained economic reforms and the resilience of India’s workforce. In a post on X, he wrote, “The 8.2 per cent GDP growth in Q2 of 2025-26 is very encouraging. It reflects the impact of our pro-growth policies and reforms. It also reflects the hard work and enterprise of our people. Our government will continue to advance reforms and strengthen Ease of Living for every citizen.”
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also hailed the numbers, noting that India’s economic trajectory remains strong. “With a Real GDP growth rate of 8.2 per cent for Q2- FY 2025-26 (July-Sept), India is the world’s fastest growing major economy,” she posted on X. She added that real GDP growth in the first half of the current fiscal stands at 8%, driven by “sustained fiscal consolidation, targeted public investment, and various reforms that have strengthened productivity and improved ease of doing business.”
The Finance Minister further said, “Various high-frequency indicators also point to continued economic momentum and broad-based consumption growth… Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi-led NDA government is committed to sustaining this growth momentum and advancing reforms that support long-term economic growth.”
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal attributed the strong numbers to policy continuity. “This stellar performance is a result of policy consistency and continuity under PM @NarendraModiji’s leadership, which is powering long-term stability and growth,” he said.
Sector-wise Snapshot of Q2 Performance
The latest NSO data shows broad-based growth:
- Secondary Sector: Grew at 8.1%, driven by strong expansion in
- Manufacturing (9.1%)
- Construction (7.2%)
- Tertiary Sector: Surged 9.2%, with
- Financial, Real Estate & Professional Services leading at 10.2%
- Agriculture & Allied Sector: Moderate growth at 3.5%
- Electricity, Gas, Water Supply & Utility Services: Grew 4.4%
Private consumption also kept pace, with PFCE rising to 7.9%, compared to 6.4% in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.
On the nominal front, GDP rose 8.7% in Q2, while Q1 had seen 8.8% nominal growth and 7.8% real GDP growth.
