India's Q1 GDP grows 7.8%, beating RBI estimate
India's GDP grew 7.8% in the first quarter (April–June) of the financial year, exceeding the Reserve Bank of India's own estimate of 7% for the quarter. The stronger-than-expected reading has drawn scrutiny, with commentators such as Garg questioning how such growth was achieved amid ongoing wars, tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty.
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- India's Q1 (April–June) GDP growth: 7.8%.
- This exceeded the RBI's own estimate of 7% for the quarter.
- The figure has been questioned by some (Garg), citing wars, tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty.
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