India's GDP Growth Projected to Moderate to 7% in Q2 FY26 Despite Strong Industrial Performance

Nov 17, 2025 08:32 pm CST

India's economic growth is forecast to moderate to 7% in Q2 FY26 from 7.8% in the previous quarter, with industrial sector performance strengthening to a five-quarter high of 7.8%. Despite slower services and agricultural growth, manufacturing is expected to benefit from festive inventory stocking, GST rationalization, and accelerated exports ahead of US tariffs.