Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the GDP estimates reflect the robust economic growth and momentum of the economy. In a social media post, the minister said, with a real GDP growth rate of 8.2 percent for second quarter of financial year 2025-26, India is the world’s fastest growing major economy.

In the current financial year, real GDP has registered 8 percent growth rate during April to September of this fiscal year. She added that the growth has been driven by sustained fiscal consolidation, targeted public investment, and various reforms that have strengthened productivity and improved ease of doing business.

She added that various high-frequency indicators also point to continued economic momentum and broad based consumption growth. The Union Minister added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA government is committed to sustaining this growth momentum and advancing reforms that support long-term economic growth.