India GDP Q1 Growth Forecast: Slowdown to 6.7% Noteworthy
India GDP Q1 Growth Analysis
As reported by the National Statistical Office (NSO), India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth has slowed to 6.7% in the April-June quarter of financial year 2024-25 (FY 25). This slowdown is significant as it marks the lowest GDP growth seen over the last five quarters.
Impact on Economic Forecast
This latest figure is notably lower than the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) forecast of 7.2%. However, despite this deceleration, India remains the fastest-growing major economy globally, particularly in contrast to China's reported quarterly GDP growth of only 4.7%.
Sector Performance Overview
- In the previous year, GDP growth was at 8.2%.
- The agricultural sector's growth has decreased to 2% from 3.7% a year prior.
- Conversely, the manufacturing sector has seen growth rise to 7% compared to 5% last year.
Despite these variances, projections for FY 25 suggest that the Indian economy is still expected to grow above 7%, indicating resilience amid challenges.
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