EconomyFriday, 19 June 2026·The Hindu - Economy
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth revised to 7.7%; Q4 at 7.8%
Government data on 5 June 2026 estimated India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7% and Q4 growth at 7.8%.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 5 June 2026, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation estimated India’s real GDP growth at 7.7% for FY 2025-26 and 7.8% for Q4 of 2025-26, up from 7.1% in FY 2024-25.
Key specifics
- FY 2025-26 GDP growth estimate: 7.7%, compared with 7.6% estimated in February 2026.
- Q4 of FY 2025-26 GDP growth: 7.8%, as per the government release on 5 June 2026.
- RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said FY 2026-27 growth may slow to 6.6%.
- Base year of GDP data was updated to 2022-23 in 2026, with improved methodology.
- Manufacturing growth was estimated at 10.7% in FY 2025-26, while PFCE rose 7.7%.
Exam lens
Economy and national accounts question type, GDP growth estimate, base year 2022-23, RBI forecast 6.6%, and sectoral growth figures are the likely MCQ points for TNPSC.