India Q2 GDP Highlights: Economic growth jumps to six-quarter high of 8.2% — analysts peg FY26 fig at 7%-plus

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India Q2 GDP Highlights: India’s GDP grew 8.2% year-on-year in July-September, beating expectations, driven by strong consumer spending and manufacturing, even as global trade uncertainties lingered.

The figure was ahead Mint poll of 7.2% and higher than the 7.8% growth recorded in the preceding quarter of fiscal 2025-26.

The nominal GDP witnessed a growth rate of 8.7% in Q2FY26.

Meanwhile, for the half year, real GDP registered an 8% growth rate in H1 (April-September) FY26, as compared to the growth rate of 6.1% in H1 FY25.

Stay tuned to our India Q2 GDP Live Blog for the latest updates.