India’s economy delivered a strong performance in the second quarter of FY 2025-26, registering 8.2% year-on-year GDP growth, marking the fastest expansion in the past six quarters. The data released by the National Statistics Office highlights the continued resilience of the Indian economy even amid challenging international trade conditions.
Despite the imposition of steep tariffs on Indian exports by Donald Trump, including duties up to 50 percent on certain goods, India’s growth trajectory remained steady. Earlier concerns that the tariffs could slow down export-based industries were mitigated by strong domestic demand and internal economic drivers.
The growth was supported by robust activity in manufacturing, construction, financial services, and other service sectors. Increased consumer spending and private investment also played roles in boosting output. Although public expenditure saw a decline during the period, the setback was compensated by strong private sector dynamism and household spending.
Economic analysts and policymakers have credited the growth to ongoing structural reforms and consistent fiscal management. Government officials view the Q2 performance as a reflection of India’s underlying economic strength and ability to maintain growth even amid external economic pressures.
With these results, India retains its position as one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, and the outlook for the coming quarters is cautiously positive.