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EconomyThe Hindu6 June 2026
GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26, with Q4 growth hitting 7.8%
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📌 Summary:
- India's GDP growth estimated at 7.7% for FY 2025-26 (provisional estimates), up from 7.1% in FY 2024-25
- Fourth-quarter (Q4) growth came in at 7.8%
- Full-year figure of 7.7% is slightly faster than the 7.6% estimated in February 2026
- Data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on June 5, 2026
- Acceleration signals sustained momentum and makes India among the fastest-growing major economies
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 (Indian Economy) — growth estimates, national income accounting and the role of MoSPI/NSO in compiling GDP data; useful to evaluate India's growth trajectory and resilience.
📝 Prelims Facts:
- GDP growth FY2025-26: 7.7% (provisional); FY2024-25: 7.1%
- Q4 FY2025-26 growth: 7.8%
- February 2026 advance estimate was 7.6%
- GDP estimates compiled and released by MoSPI (National Statistical Office)
🔑 Key Term: Provisional Estimates (PE) — GDP figures released after the financial year ends, based on more complete data than the earlier Advance Estimates, and later revised into First/Second Revised Estimates.
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