GDP surges 7.6% in Q2, goes past RBI forecast
India's Q2 GDP grew 7.6%, higher than expected, driven by govt spends & manufacturing. GVA growth eased to 7.4%, but farm sector skidded to 1.2%. Construction & manufacturing led with 10.5% & 9.3% growth respectively. PFCE growth halved to 3.1%. RBI & govt expect 6.5% growth this year.
The Hindu ·