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India growth beats forecasts as GDP jumps to 8.2% in FY24
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Quarterly GDP came in far above last year
India’s GDP growth outperformed expectations, rising to 8.2% for FY24. For the January to April quarter, growth accelerated to 7.8% compared with 6.2% in the same period last year. Economists say the surprise in the print could signal stronger momentum across sectors heading into the next fiscal stretch.
- GDP growth reached 8.2% for FY24, exceeding estimates
- January to April quarter GDP rose to 7.8%
- Quarter growth improved from 6.2% in the prior year period
- Experts call the data a notable upside surprise
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