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India's Economy Surges 7.8% Amid Revised Growth Forecast

2/27/2026

Summary

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India's economy grew 7.8% in the October–December quarter.
The government revised its fiscal-year growth forecast to 7.6% from 7.4%.
Growth is supported by private consumption, while government spending and investment slowed.
The National Statistics Office updated the GDP calculation framework to improve accuracy, shifting the base year to 2022-23.
Economists say manufacturing and services drove the resilience, and a United States interim trade deal may boost the outlook.

History

Historical Context

In 1991, India faced a severe balance-of-payments crisis, prompting Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Manmohan Singh to initiate economic liberalization. This shift dismantled the Licence Raj, reduced tariffs, and opened the economy to foreign investment, leading to a GDP growth rate of 5.6% in 1992. Today, India's economy continues to thrive, reflecting the long-term impacts of these reforms.

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Story summary

India's economy grew 7.8% in the October–December quarter.
The government revised its fiscal-year growth forecast to 7.6% from 7.4%.
Growth is supported by private consumption, while government spending and investment slowed.
The National Statistics Office updated the GDP calculation framework to improve accuracy, shifting the base year to 2022-23.
Economists say manufacturing and services drove the resilience, and a United States interim trade deal may boost the outlook.

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