India’s economy clocked an impressive 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY26, surpassing earlier projections and reinforcing its position as one of the fastest-growing economies globally, experts said on Saturday.
Professor Yashvir Tyagi, an economist, remarked, “The Indian economy’s performance has exceeded expectations. Growth of 7.8% is significantly higher than estimated, which is a very positive sign.”
Dr. Suresh G. Paradva, Associate Professor at Saurashtra University, highlighted the role of a good monsoon, which boosted agricultural output. “Agriculture, industry, and services — the three key pillars of the economy — all showed strong performance in Q1, which is very encouraging,” he said.
A report by Crisil projected GDP growth of 6.5% for the full fiscal year, cautioning that US tariff hikes remain a downside risk.
On the demand front, household consumption rose to 7% from 6% in the previous quarter, supported by healthy rural incomes, easing inflation, lower interest rates, and tax relief measures. Government spending also picked up, with higher consumption expenditure and investment further strengthening growth momentum.
Economists expect consumer demand and sustained public investment to keep supporting India’s economic outlook in the coming quarters.
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