Will advance reforms: PM Modi

It also reflects the hard work and enterprise of our people - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the 8.2 per cent GDP growth in Q2 of 2025-26 reflects the hard work and enterprise of the people and vowed to continue to advance reforms.

The Indian economy recorded a six-quarter high growth of 8.2 per cent in July-September on the back of increased manufacturing and double-digit growth in the services sector.

“The 8.2 per cent GDP growth in Q2 of 2025-26 is very encouraging. It reflects the impact of our pro-growth policies and reforms. It also reflects the hard work and enterprise of our people,” Modi said in a post on X. “Our government will continue to advance reforms and strengthen Ease of Living for every citizen,” the Prime Minister said.

GDP growth may surpass 7% for FY26: CEA

Buoyed by more-than-expected 8.2 per cent GDP growth rate in the second quarter, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday expressed optimism that India’s economy is likely to record growth of 7 per cent or higher than that in the current financial year.

The Economic Survey tabled in Parliament in January had projected real economic growth of 6.3-6.8 per cent for FY26. Briefing the media after the release of the second-quarter GDP growth, Nageswaran said the Indian economy is expected to cross $4 trillion in the current fiscal year, given the current rate of growth.

India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), an indicator of the size of the economy, stood at $3.9 trillion at the end of March this year, he added.