Archive · 29 Nov 2025
India's GDP Growth Hits 8.2% in Q2
India's economy grew by 8.2% in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025–26, which is the highest in six quarters.
This growth is driven by strong performance in manufacturing, construction, and services.
The economy is expected to grow by 7.6% for the entire fiscal year.
The growth is mostly due to domestic demand and low inflation.
Small and medium businesses are also getting more credit, which is helping the economy grow.
The Indian rupee has been falling, and India is now the fastest-growing major economy in the world.
The government is planning to invest more in different sectors to keep the economy strong.
India's GDP grew by 8.2% in Q2 FY 2025–26, the highest in six quarters, driven by strong growth in manufacturing, construction, and services.
The economy is expected to grow by 7.6% for the full fiscal year, with domestic demand and low inflation supporting the growth.
Nominal GDP grew by 8.7% in Q2 FY26, and the gap between real and nominal GDP has narrowed to 0.5 percentage points.
Core Gross Value Added (excluding agriculture and public finance) rose by 8.5%, with strong performance in agriculture, industry, and services sectors.
Private consumption rose by 7.9% and capital formation by 7.3%, reflecting sustained demand, while MSME credit growth is expected to reach Rs 6.4 lakh crore in FY26.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, SBI Research
- What
- India's GDP growth of 8.2% in Q2 FY 2025–26
- When
- July–September 2025 (Q2 FY 2025–26)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To highlight economic performance and discuss economic policies
- GDP Growth
- 8.2% in Q2 FY 2025–26
- Manufacturing Growth
- 9.1%
- Private Consumption Growth
- 7.9%
- Financial and Real Estate Services Growth
- 10.2%
- First Half Fiscal Growth
- 8.0%
- Rupee Exchange Rate
- 89.3 per dollar
- Export Decline
- 11.8% year-on-year
- Stock Market Growth
- 0.2% month-on-month
- Nominal GDP Growth
- 8.7% in Q2 FY26
- Core Gross Value Added Growth
- 8.5%
- Agriculture Sector Growth
- 3.5%
- Industry Sector Growth
- 7.7%
- Services Sector Growth
- 9.2%
- Capital Formation Growth
- 7.3%
- MSME Credit Growth
- Rs 6.4 lakh crore in FY26
Sources
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