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India's Economy Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY27, Surpassing Expectations

India has reported a robust 7.8% GDP growth for April to June 2026, outpacing forecasts and drawing both government praise and criticism over economic disparities and inflation concerns.

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EY forecasts 7-7.2% GDP growth for India in FY27

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India's economy grows 7.8% in April-June, beating estimates

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GDP grows 7.8% in June quarter, steady from last year

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PM Modi calls 7.8% GDP growth 'exemplary'

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Congress calls GDP numbers a 'Greatly Distorted Picture'

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Economists raise FY27 growth forecasts after GDP surprise

Indian Express ↗

Ex-Chief Economic Adviser backs GDP data, methodology

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  1. Ex-Chief Economic Adviser Backs GDP Data, Calls Methodology "Cutting-Edge"
    NDTV India
  2. 'India's Growth Story Is Real': SBI's Soumya Kanti Ghosh Debunks The '2.6%' GDP Data Narrative - NDTV
    NDTV
  3. Jobless economists: Piyush Goyal hits out at critics questioning India's 7.8% growth
    India Today
  4. Ex-Chief Economic Adviser Backs GDP Figure, Says New Methodology "Cutting-Edge"
    NDTV Top Stories
  5. Growth less than 2.5% at current prices: Subhash Chandra Garg stands by GDP claim
    India Today

16 articles

  1. Kharge terms Modi's GDP video 'PR exercise'; Congress flags inflation, unemployment
    The Hindu
  2. After Q1 GDP surprise, economists raise FY27 growth forecasts beyond 7%
    Indian Express
  3. India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q1: Factors powering the economy despite global turmoil
    Times of India Top Stories
  4. India’s Economy Grows Faster Than Expected at 7.8%
    Bloomberg Economics
  5. PM Modi Thanks Citizens For 7.8 Per Cent GDP Growth, Renews Swadeshi Push
    Swarajya

21 articles

  1. PM Narendra Modi calls 7.8% GDP growth ‘herculean feat’; Congress takes ‘Greatly Distorted Picture’ dig
    Indian Express
  2. Economy grew 7.8% in Q1 despite Iran crisis and El Nino conditions
    Times of India
  3. Congress calls GDP numbers a ‘Greatly Distorted Picture’ of economy
    The Hindu
  4. India’s 7.8% growth beats estimates, but experts point to red flags
    Business Line - Home
  5. India's Economy Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY27 Despite Global Woes, Beats Expectations | Economy News
    World News News

3 articles

  1. India’s economy set for 7-7.2% growth in FY27 despite global headwinds: EY
    Times of India Top Stories
  2. India's FY27 growth seen at 7-7.2% as capex, domestic demand offset global headwinds: EY
    Business Line - Home
  3. Economy likely grew between 7-7.5% in April-June, SBI research expects 8%
    Business Line - Home