India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q1 FY27, exceeding RBI estimates

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India's economy grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of FY27 (April-June 2026), according to data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This growth rate exceeded the 7% estimate previously projected by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Real GDP for the quarter was estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, while nominal GDP grew by 10.3% to reach Rs 88.27 lakh crore.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the performance as a result of the nation's collective strength and determination, especially amidst global geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. He urged citizens to support the 'Vocal for Local' initiative, prioritize domestic products, and reduce non-essential foreign travel and gold purchases to bolster self-reliance.

The growth figures have sparked debate regarding methodology. Union Minister Piyush Goyal and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant defended the data, stating that critics are incorrectly comparing the new 2022-23 series with the old 2011-12 series. Conversely, some former officials and opposition leaders have questioned the accuracy of the figures due to base year revisions.

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[● 9 SOURCES] Nominal GDP for the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year is estimated at Rs 88.27 lakh crore. www.bhaskarhindi.com · publictv.in · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · thenews21.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The USD/INR exchange rate is expected to remain within a 94–96 range in the near term.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Reserve Bank of India expects inflation to be contained at 5.0 percent for FY2026-27.
[● 27 SOURCES] India's real GDP grew by 7.8 percent in the April-June period of the current fiscal year. theindianawaaz.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.fxstreet.cz · www.vol.at · publictv.in · +14 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The Reserve Bank of India projects real GDP growth of 6.7 percent for FY27. chennaivision.com · thenews21.com
[● 12 SOURCES] Real Gross Value Added (GVA) increased 8.2 per cent during the first quarter of FY27. theindianawaaz.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.fxstreet.cz · publictv.in · hindi.business-standard.com · +2 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Real GDP at constant prices was estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore in Q1 FY27. publictv.in · www.bhaskarhindi.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · indiashippingnews.com · thenews21.com · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] India's services exports rose 13.4 per cent year-on-year to USD 38.25 billion in July 2026.
[● 9 SOURCES] Nominal GDP grew 10.3 per cent in Q1 FY27. publictv.in · hindi.business-standard.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · thenews21.com · +1 more
[DISPUTED] The actual GDP growth of 7.8% exceeded the Reserve Bank of India's previous estimate of 7%. publictv.in · indiashippingnews.com · vishwavani.news · thenews21.com · chennaivision.com · +2 more
[● 10 SOURCES] Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the 7.8% GDP growth as a 'herculean feat'. publictv.in · indiashippingnews.com · vishwavani.news · www.vol.at · hindi.business-standard.com · +4 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Prime Minister’s Economic Adviser Sanjeev Sanyal defended the credibility of the GDP data. scroll.in