India’s GDP soars to 8.2%, smashes all growth estimates

The Indian economy grew at 5.6% in the September 2024 quarter (Q2 FY25), the lowest in seven quarters, and had recovered to 7.8% in the previous quarter (Q1 FY26).

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal

Updated : 28 November 2025, 4:58 PM IST

India’s GDP soars to 8.2%

New Delhi: According to the latest official data released on Friday, India's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow at 8.2 percent in the second quarter ending September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26).

The Indian economy grew at 5.6% in the September 2024 quarter (Q2 FY25), the lowest in seven quarters, and had recovered to 7.8% in the previous quarter (Q1 FY26).

"Real GDP or GDP at constant prices in the second quarter of FY 2025-26 is estimated at ₹48.63 lakh crore, as against ₹44.94 lakh crore in the second quarter of FY 2024-25, registering a growth rate of 8.2%," the National Statistical Office said in a statement on November 28.

Analysts had projected economic growth in the second quarter to be between 7% and 7.5%.