New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- India's economy grew by 8.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2025-26, marking a strong acceleration from last year's 5.6 per cent growth for the same period. Speaking to ANI, noted economist Kirit Parikh said the growth was "certainly, a very good achievement, and we should continue."

He expressed optimism that India could sustain this pace in the long run. "Hopefully, we will continue to get an 8.2% growth rate for a long time. I think in a sense that some of the measures the government has taken promise to do that," Parikh said.

Explaining the factors behind the strong performance, Parikh pointed to structural reforms and long-term investments. "For example, the liberalisation of GST rates, the new labour policy...