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India’s economy grows 7.8% in April-June, beats forecasts

8/31/2026

Summary

India GDP Surge

India’s economy expanded 7.8% YoY in the April-June FY27 quarter, beating forecasts.
Nominal GDP rose 10.3% YoY, driven by 12% services growth and 9.2% manufacturing.
Gross fixed capital formation jumped 11.9%, more than double the previous year’s increase.
RBI kept the repo rate at 5.25% and maintained a neutral stance.

Summary

India Faces Shocks

The government limited and staggered fuel price hikes to shield consumers from the Iran war’s energy shock.
Inflation rose for nine consecutive months, reaching 4.45% in July.
The Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates unchanged in August, unlike several Asian central banks.
Barclays chief economist Aastha Gudwani said the Iran war has not dampened India’s growth.
El Niño conditions risk a deficient southwest monsoon, threatening farm output and rural demand.

History

Historical Context

In 1991, a balance-of-payments crisis left India with only $1.2 billion in reserves; Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Manmohan Singh secured an IMF loan, devalued the rupee by 9 % on 1 July and a further 11 % on 3 July, and launched liberalisation. Those reforms underpin today’s RBI policy, which holds the repo rate at 5.25 % while fuel subsidies aim to cushion El Niño-driven agricultural risks.

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India GDP Surge

India’s economy expanded 7.8% YoY in the April-June FY27 quarter, beating forecasts.
Nominal GDP rose 10.3% YoY, driven by 12% services growth and 9.2% manufacturing.
Gross fixed capital formation jumped 11.9%, more than double the previous year’s increase.
RBI kept the repo rate at 5.25% and maintained a neutral stance.

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