Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:13pm on 28 Nov 2025,Friday Business
India's economy surged ahead with 8.2% GDP growth in Q2 FY2025-26, the highest in six quarters, significantly outpacing last year's 5.6% and Q1's 7.8%. The National Statistics Office data reveals manufacturing expanded 9.1%, construction grew 7.2%, while services led with 9.2% growth, particularly financial and professional services at 10.2%. Private consumption strengthened to 7.9% from 6.4% year-on-year, indicating robust demand despite US tariff pressures. However, agriculture lagged at 3.5% growth. GDP at constant prices reached Rs 48.63 lakh crore, with nominal GDP rising 8.7%. The first half delivered 8% overall growth versus 6.1% previously, reinforcing India's position as the world's fastest-growing major economy heading into FY26's second half. (PC: India Today)
