Event Brief
Aug 31, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
India GDP grows 7.8% in June quarter, beating estimates
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India’s statistics ministry said the economy grew 7.8% in the quarter through June, surpassing expectations. It reported that finance, real estate and IT were the fastest-growing sectors in the April–June period, while consumption tax cuts and new economic measures supported demand.
WHO: India’s statistics ministry
WHAT: Reported India’s GDP grew 7.8% in the quarter through June, beating estimates.
WHEN: Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: The growth was supported by consumption tax cuts and a series of economic measures rolled out since the end of February.
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