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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Shaktikanta Das, PM's Principal Secretary-2, says India within striking distance of 8% growth

Shaktikanta Das, Principal Secretary-2 to the Prime Minister of India, said India’s real GDP grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of the current financial year, supported by strong domestic demand and investment conditions.

“... Despite such a global environment, India's real GDP grew by an impressive 7.8% in the first quarter of the current financial year, with strong domestic demand and investment conditions. This quarterly growth has come on top of 7.9% average annual GDP growth recorded during the post-COVID period of 5 years, that is, from 2021-22 to 2025-26,” Das said while speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave 2026.

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