India Q2 GDP Live: Full-Year GDP Growth Seen At 7% Or Higher, Says CEA After Q2 Boost

The Finanace Minster took to X t comment on the GDP growth.

"GDP growth released today shows the robust economic growth and momentum of the Indian economy. With a Real GDP growth rate of 8.2% for Q2- FY 2025-26 (July-Sept), India is the world’s fastest growing major economy," Sitharaman posted.

The confluence of stable inflation, sustained public capex, and reform momentum positions the economy to navigate risks, as reflected in upward revisions to FY26 GDP growth projections by various agencies

Geopolitical risks to cast a shadow on cross-border and domestic investment. We were concerned in August on the negative impact of US tariffs. We are now talking about 7% growth rate or higher.

Core inflation remains stable, while timely Rabi sowing and healthy reservoir levels reinforce a benign food supply outlook

The cumulative GST collection growth of 9.0% for Apr-Oct 2025 indicates that the underlying revenue stream has remained resilient, aided by firm consumption and improved compliance

Improving price dynamics and tax reforms are expected to boost household disposable incomes, strengthening the near-term consumption outlook. Healthy corporate sector balance sheets augur well for sustained private Investments in H2 of FY26

IMF Article IV (2025) highlights that India's strong performance is anchored in sound macro policies and sustained structural reforms

Ongoing structural reforms (implementation of Labour Codes, GST rate rationalliation, new Personal Income Tax regime and deregulation initiatives continue to enhance efficiency & competitiveness

Growth momentum is firming, driven by robust expansion in manufacturing and services, supported by festive demand and GST-led gains

Household balance sheets are in good shape, he said as financial liabilities have reduced. Investments in mutual funds and other instruments have grown over two times.