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India's GDP Grows by 7.8% in Apr-Jun Quarter, Beats RBI's Estimate

India's real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, surpassing the RBI's forecast of 7%. Strong consumption and investment figures contributed to the growth, though certain sectors and future risks were noted.

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India's real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter of the current financial year, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) estimate of 7% for the period, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

GDP Growth Outperforms Expectations

The real GDP, which adjusts for price changes, was estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore in Q1 FY27, compared with Rs 75.46 lakh crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, representing a 7.8% growth year-on-year. The growth was higher than the RBI's projection announced earlier this month. The central bank had forecast 7% growth for the quarter while revising its full-year FY27 forecast to 6.7% from 6.6%.

Nominal GDP, measured at current prices, also recorded strong growth, estimated at Rs 88.27 lakh crore in Q1 FY27, up from Rs 80.00 lakh crore in Q1 FY26, registering a 10.3% increase.

The gross value added (GVA), which measures the value generated by different sectors, also showed robust growth, according to the data.

Sectoral and Expenditure Trends

Among sectors, the tertiary sector recorded a growth rate of 9.3% at constant prices in Q1 FY27, up from 6.8% in the year-ago quarter. However, mining and quarrying saw a real growth rate of -3.1%, and the electricity, gas, water supply, and other utility services sector grew by a modest 0.5%.

On the expenditure side, Government Final Consumption Expenditure (GFCE) bounced back, registering 9.7% nominal growth in Q1 FY27, compared to 4.0% in Q1 FY26. Real Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) grew 7.0%, though slightly lower than the 8.3% recorded in Q1 FY26. Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) recorded 7.8% growth at constant prices, against 6.7% in the previous year.

Outlook and Risks

Despite the strong quarterly performance, MoSPI noted that the Q1 GDP estimate is subject to revisions. Improved data coverage and revisions in input data made by source agencies would have a bearing on subsequent revisions, and the estimates are likely to undergo changes in line with the release calendar.

According to ICRA chief economist Aditi Nayar, a lower year-on-year momentum of government capital expenditure and a looming hit to exports from US tariffs and penalties would dampen growth prints in the coming quarters. ICRA maintains its baseline GDP growth forecast at 6.0% for FY2026.

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Republic World

Framing: Highlights the GDP growth rate of 7.8% and that it beats the RBI's estimate. — Optimistic and matter-of-fact, presenting growth as strong and resilient against global headwinds.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC

Facts Included:

The growth was higher than the RBI's estimate announced earlier this month.
The data also showed strong growth in gross value added (GVA), an indicator that measures the value generated by different sectors of the economy.
The Q1 GDP estimate is subject to revisions.
MoSPI said improved data coverage and revisions in input data made by source agencies would have a bearing on subsequent revisions of the estimates.
The next set of quarterly GDP estimates, covering the July-September quarter (Q2) of FY27, is scheduled to be released on November 30, 2026.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimIndia's real GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY2026 (April-June 2025).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimReal GDP growth in Q1 FY2026 was higher than the RBI's estimate of 7% for that quarter.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe RBI revised its FY2027 (full-year) growth forecast to 6.7% from 6.6%.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimReal GDP in Q1 FY2026 was estimated at Rs 47.89 lakh crore, against Rs 44.42 lakh crore in Q1 FY2025.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimNominal GDP in Q1 FY2026 was estimated at Rs 86.05 lakh crore, against Rs 79.08 lakh crore in Q1 FY2025, showing a growth rate of 8.8%.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimMining and quarrying saw a real growth rate of -3.1% in Q1 FY2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimElectricity, gas, water supply and other utility services sector saw a real growth rate of 0.5% in Q1 FY2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe tertiary sector recorded a growth rate of 9.3% at constant prices in Q1 FY2026, up from 6.8% in Q1 FY2025.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimGovernment Final Consumption Expenditure (GFCE) bounced back, registering 9.7% nominal growth in Q1 FY2026, compared to 4.0% in Q1 FY2025.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimReal Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) grew 7.0% in Q1 FY2026, compared to 8.3% in Q1 FY2025.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimGross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) recorded 7.8% growth at constant prices in Q1 FY2026, against 6.7% in Q1 FY2025.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe next set of quarterly GDP estimates for Q2 FY2027 is scheduled to be released on November 30, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimAccording to ICRA chief economist Aditi Nayar, a lower year-on-year momentum of government capex and a looming hit to exports from US tariffs and penalties would dampen growth prints in the coming quarters.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimICRA maintains its baseline GDP growth forecast at 6.0% for FY2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Republic World as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC

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