New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- India's economy recorded a strong start to the fiscal year with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter (Q1) of 2025-26, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said on Friday.
The latest numbers highlight the strength of the services sector, which posted an impressive 9.3 percent growth, becoming the key driver of economic activity.
The manufacturing and construction sectors also sustained momentum with growth rates above 7.5 percent, reflecting resilient industrial output and infrastructure push.
Agriculture and allied activities grew by 3.7 percent, showing an improvement over last year, while mining and utilities registered subdued or negative growth.
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