New Delhi. Amid rising global geopolitical tensions, inflation and supply chain challenges, the Indian economy has once again proved its strength. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate has been recorded at 7.8 percent in the March 2026 quarter. Although this is slightly lower than the previous quarter’s 8 percent growth, it is considered a strong performance considering the current international circumstances.
Economic pace remained better in the entire financial year
According to government data, India’s GDP growth rate in the financial year 2025-26 was 7.7 percent. This is a better performance than the 7.1 percent growth rate of the previous financial year 2024-25. The country’s growth rate remains positive due to continued strong economic activity, investment and domestic demand. Experts believe that despite global uncertainties, the performance of the Indian economy can be considered much better than the major economies of the world.
Size of economy more than Rs 323 lakh crore
On the basis of constant prices, the size of the country’s GDP is estimated to increase to approximately Rs 323.12 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26. A year ago this figure was around Rs 299.89 lakh crore. At current prices, the size of the economy is estimated to increase to Rs 346.36 lakh crore, which is about 8.9 percent more than last year’s Rs 318.07 lakh crore. This shows that the economic activities of the country are continuously expanding.
New GDP series will give a better picture of the economy
India has recently adopted a new series for GDP calculations, in which 2022-23 has been made the base year. The change aims to more accurately incorporate the digital economy, changing consumer habits and the post-pandemic economic structure into the data. The data released under the new system will help reflect the real state of the economy more clearly.
India included among the fastest growing economies of the world
The economic growth of 7.8 percent in the March quarter and 7.7 percent in the entire financial year indicates that India is moving strongly on the path of development despite global challenges. Growing economic size, strong consumption and investment activities can play an important role in taking the Indian economy to new heights in the times to come.
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