India’s GDP Surges 8.2% In Q2, Fastest Growth In Six Quarters

New Delhi: India’s economy recorded a strong 8.2% GDP growth in the second quarter of FY26 (July–September 2025), according to the latest official data released on Thursday. This marks the fastest quarterly expansion in six quarters, beating most market forecasts and signalling broad-based economic momentum.

The surge was supported by robust performance in manufacturing, construction, and services, along with improved private consumption and favourable base effects. High-frequency indicators, including factory output and freight movement, also showed sustained strength through the quarter.

Economists say the growth rebound came even before the full impact of recent GST rate cuts and government-led investment spending began reflecting in the data.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the 8.2% print reflects “strong productivity driven by ongoing reforms” and highlighted continued momentum in upcoming quarters.

Despite global uncertainty, India remains one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, with several analysts now revising their FY26 growth projections upward.

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