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India’s economy rockets: Stunning 8.2% GDP surge marks best performance in 6 quarters

| @indiablooms | Nov 28, 2025, at 05:53 pm

The Indian economy marked a six-quarter high growth of 8.2 per cent in July-September, official data released on Friday said.

"Real GDP has been estimated to grow by 8.2% in Q2 of FY 2025-26 against the growth rate of 5.6% during Q2 of FY 2024-25," the Indian government said in a statement.

Real GDP or GDP at Constant Prices in Q2 of FY 2025-26 is estimated at ₹48.63 lakh crore, against ₹44.94 lakh crore in Q2 of FY 2024-25, registering a growth rate of 8.2%. Nominal GDP or GDP at Current Prices in Q2 of FY 2025-26 is estimated at ₹85.25 lakh crore, against ₹78.40 lakh crore in Q2 of FY 2024-25, showing a growth rate of 8.7%.

Real GVA in Q2 of FY 2025-26 is estimated at ₹44.77 lakh crore, against ₹41.41 lakh crore in Q2 of FY 2024-25, registering a growth rate of 8.1%. Nominal GVA in Q2 of FY 2025-26 is estimated at ₹77.69 lakh crore, against ₹71.45 lakh crore in Q2 of FY 2024-25, showing a growth rate of 8.7%.

Half-Yearly Estimates and Growth Rates

      Real GDP or GDP at Constant Prices in April-September of 2025-26 (H1 2025-26) is estimated at ₹96.52 lakh crore, against ₹89.35 lakh crore in H1 of 2024-25, registering a growth rate of 8.0%. Nominal GDP or GDP at Current Prices in H1 of 2025-26 is estimated at ₹171.30 lakh crore, against ₹157.48 lakh crore in H1 of 2024-25, showing a growth rate of 8.8%.

      Real GVA in H1 of 2025-26 is estimated at ₹89.41 lakh crore, against ₹82.88 lakh crore in H1 of 2024-25, registering a growth rate of 7.9%. Nominal GVA in H1 of 2025-26 is estimated at ₹155.94 lakh crore, against ₹143.39 lakh crore in H1 of 2024-25, showing a growth rate of 8.8%.

Quarterly Estimates of GDP are compiled using the Benchmark-indicator method i.e., the estimates available for the same quarter of the previous financial year (2024-25) are extrapolated using the relevant indicators reflecting the performance of sectors. Data sourced from various Ministries/Departments/Private Agencies serve as valuable inputs in the compilation of these estimates.

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