India's economy grows at faster-than-expected pace of 7.8% in December quarter

India’s Economy Grew 7.8% and the Data Just Got an Overhaul

Key Points — India’s GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year in October–December 2025, beating market expectations of 7.6% and reaffirming its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. — The government simultaneously shifted the GDP base year from 2011–12 to 2022–23, upgrading its full-year growth forecast to 7.6% from 7.4% under the revised methodology.

India’s GDP growth slows to 7.8% in October-December quarter after base year revision

In the previous quarter, the economy had grown by 8.4%.

India's Growth May Outpace Current Estimates After Data Overhaul

India's GDP growth dips to 7.8%, consumption still strong

India's economy grew 7.8% in October-December from the same time a year earlier, down from an 8.4% expansion in the previous quarter as growth in government spending and investment slowed, even as private consumption rose strongly.

India’s GDP grows at 7.8% in Q3 FY 2025-26: Top highlights from first data under new series

India’s economy grew at 7.8% in the October–December quarter of 2025-26, compared with 7.4% in the corresponding period a year earlier, according to the revised national accounts series.

Economy grew by 7.8% in third quarter as per new GDP series: Govt. data

India's economy grows 7.8% in Q3 FY26, with revised growth rates reflecting robust performance in recent quarters, says government data.