QI FY26 GDP GROWTH SURGES TO 7.8%

India remains the fastest-growing major economy

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India's economy accelerated sharply in the first quarter of FY 2025-26, with real GDP expanding 7.8% year-on-year. This was well above the Reserve Bank of India's 6.5% projection and cements India's position as the fastest-growing major economy. Real Gross Value Added (GVA) rose 7.6%, reflecting broad-based strength.

Growth was spread across sectors