29.08.202510:30:00UTC+00India's GDP Gains Momentum: First Quarter Sees Increase to 7.8%

In a robust start to 2025, India’s economy has demonstrated a marked acceleration with the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rising to 7.8% in the first quarter. This is a significant boost from the previous quarter's growth rate of 7.4%, reported at the end of 2024. The updated data, released on 29 August 2025, highlights the year-over-year performance improvement amid prevailing global economic conditions.

The current figures underscore a positive trajectory for the Indian economy as it enters the new financial year. The year-over-year comparison indicates a resilient economic environment, with the first quarter growth of 2025 outperforming the corresponding period of the previous year. Economists are closely watching India's economic performance as a barometer for emerging market trends.

This uptick reflects India's strengthening economic framework, potentially driven by key sectors such as technology and infrastructure, coupled with favorable domestic investments. The latest GDP figures set a promising tone for the upcoming quarters as India continues to strive for economic growth and resilience in the global market. The focus now shifts to sustaining this momentum in the face of geopolitical uncertainties and fluctuating global markets.