India Records 7.8% GDP Growth in First Quarter of FY 2026-27
3 sources across 2 countries · India · United Kingdom
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- The Indian Express
- Hindustan Times
- Reuters
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India's economy grew by 7.8% in the April to June quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year, according to data released by the National Statistics Office. This figure surpassed the Reserve Bank of India's estimate of 7% and a Bloomberg poll median of 7.3%. Sectoral data shows services grew by 10% and manufacturing by 9.2%, while exports rose by 12%.
How each side framed it
- Centre
- Reports focused on the factual growth figures while highlighting the sharp political divide between the government's celebration and the opposition's criticism.
- Centre-right
- Framed the growth as a victory over global oil shocks and a testament to the government's economic management and reforms.
Sources
- Centre-right Hindustan Times: India shrugs off oil shock to post 7.8% growth in Q1, PM Modi hails ‘herculean feat’
- Centre Reuters: Indian shares flat as strong growth data offsets Middle East jitters - Reuters
- Centre The Indian Express: PM Narendra Modi calls 7.8% GDP growth ‘herculean feat’; Congress takes ‘Greatly Distorted Picture’ dig
- Centre The Indian Express: India News Live Updates, 1 September 2026: PM Modi’s ‘Jhooth Ki Goonj’ jab at Opposition after 7.8% GDP growth
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