New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- India's economic growth likely rose to 6.3% in the December quarter from 5.4% the previous quarter after a rise in government spending and a revival in consumption, especially in rural areas, provided support, according to a median estimate of 23 economists polled by Mint. Despite the rise, growth will be more than two percentage points lower than the rise seen in the same quarter a year ago.

Gross domestic product (GDP) data for the third quarter of 2024-25 is scheduled to be released on 28 February. Additionally, the National Statistical Office (NSO) will also release the second advance estimate for the full year and may revise GDP estimates for the first two quarters.

While all economists polled by Mint expected...