Bhubaneswar, Nov. 29 -- India's latest economic data has drawn strong reactions from the government, with senior leaders welcoming the country's robust growth momentum. India recorded an 8.2 per cent growth in real GDP during the July-September quarter of the 2025-26 financial year, reflecting a sharp rise from 5.6 per cent in the same period last year.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in a post on X, described the figures as a validation of India's reform-driven development path, saying the data highlights growing economic confidence and the impact of policies aimed at boosting enterprise and investment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on X, termed the numbers encouraging, stating they reflect the success of pro-growth r...