India's GDP Grows 7.8 Percent in April-June Quarter, Beating Forecasts
4 sources across 3 countries · United Kingdom · India · South Africa
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- Financial Times
- Reuters
- The Indian Express
- Business Day
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India's economy expanded by 7.8 percent year on year in the April to June quarter, surpassing expectations from economists and the Reserve Bank of India. The figure beat a Reuters poll prediction of 7.1 percent and the central bank's forecast of 7 percent, although it represented a cooling from the previous quarter's revised pace of 8.6 percent. Growth was driven by an investment boom, manufacturing strength, and solid consumer demand. Private investment surged to nearly 12 percent from 5.8 percent previously, while manufacturing growth accelerated to 9.2 percent from 8.3 percent in the same period last year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the results as a herculean feat. However, economists and officials noted several risks to future growth. India imports nearly 85 percent of its crude oil, making it vulnerable to high prices and supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran. Additionally, a deficient monsoon poses risks to agriculture, a sector that employs over 40 percent of the workforce. While the financial services sector grew by 12.1 percent, the Reserve Bank of India has indicated that broad based tightening remains a possibility if inflation quickens.
How each side framed it
- Centre
- These outlets focused on the factual beat of the growth forecasts and the general economic data.
- Centre-right
- This outlet emphasized the success of government tax cuts and included celebratory quotes from Prime Minister Modi.
Sources
- Centre-right Business Day: India’s economy expands 7.8% year on year, beating forecasts
- Centre Financial Times: India’s GDP beats growth forecast at 7.8%
- Centre Reuters: VIEW India's GDP grows better-than-expected at 7.8% in April-June - Reuters
- Centre Reuters: India smashes growth forecasts as investment surges in April-June - Reuters
- Centre The Indian Express: India’s GDP growth beats RBI forecast in June quarter, expands 7.8%
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