India's economy grows 7.8 per cent in March quarter, annual growth rate hits 8.2 per cent
India TV NewsIndia's Gross Domestic Product demonstrated robust growth in the January–March 2024 quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, as per the latest official data released on Friday, May 31. For the full financial year 2023–24, India's GDP growth rate stood at an impressive 8.2 percent, up from 7 percent in FY23, according to an official statement. Analysts had anticipated slower GDP growth for Q4 FY24, ranging from 5.9 percent to 6.7 percent, and for the full 2023–24 fiscal, they had expected GDP to grow at 7.8 percent. She said, "Today's GDP data showcases robust economic growth with a growth rate of 8.2% for FY 2023–24 and 7.8% for Q4 of FY 2023–24. Sector wise growth Moreover, the data released by the National Statistical Office also reflected on India’s Gross Value Added, which grew by 6.3 percent year-on-year during January–March 2024, and GDP in nominal terms, which grew by 9.9 percent during Q4 2023–24.