India's Q1 GDP growth rate has come as a positive surprise: Rajiv Memani

IANS | August 30, 2025 7:02 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The Indian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth number for the first quarter of the current fiscal at 7.8 per cent has come as a positive surprise, demonstrating the resilience of the Indian economy, Rajiv Memani, the President of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), said on Saturday.

Economists from Lucknow, Chennai laud India's projected GDP growth of 7.8 pc in Q1 FY26

IANS | August 30, 2025 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Economists from Lucknow and Chennai have lauded India's projected GDP growth of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26, citing robust consumer demand as the key driver. Despite global headwinds, including US tariff hikes, analysts believe the Indian economy is showing remarkable resilience.

Robust Q1 GDP makes India fastest-growing major economy in world: Sanjeev Sanyal

IANS | August 30, 2025 4:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) The gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimates for the first quarter of current fiscal (FY26) at 7.8 per cent make India the fastest-growing nation among major economies in the world, Sanjeev Sanyal, a Member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council (EAC), said on Saturday.