India's GDP growth estimated at 7.7 pct in FY 2025-26

Alsharq Tribune-Otaify 

The Indian economy registered a full-year real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate of 7.7 percent for the financial year 2025-26 (April 2025-March 2026) as compared to 7.1 percent in FY 2024-25, government data released on Friday showed.

Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, the country's economy showcased resilience with real GDP expanding by 7.8 percent in the January-March period, figures released by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation showed.

According to the ministry, the primary sector observed a 3.2 percent growth rate, mainly driven by the performance of the agriculture and fishery sectors. The data showed that manufacturing, trade, hotels, transport, communication and services related to broadcasting and real estate sectors have attained double-digit growth in the last financial year.