PM Modi (File photo)
PM Narendra Modi on Friday said the July–September GDP growth of 8.2% reflects the “hard work and enterprise” of Indians. In a post on X, PM Modi said that the six-quarter high growth was “very encouraging” and a clear outcome of the Centre’s pro-growth policies.“The 8.2 per cent GDP growth in Q2 of 2025-26 is very encouraging. It reflects the impact of our pro-growth policies and reforms. It also reflects the hard work and enterprise of our people,” Modi posted on X.He added that the government “will continue to advance reforms and strengthen Ease of Living for every citizen.”Official data earlier in the day showed the economy expanding 8.2% in the September quarter on the back of stronger manufacturing activity and double-digit growth in services, offsetting a slowdown in agriculture.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also hailed the numbers, describing them as evidence of sustained economic momentum driven by reforms and fiscal consolidation.In her post, she said the September quarter print “shows that reforms and fiscal consolidation drove the Indian economy’s robust growth and momentum.” She added that “various high-frequency indicators also point to continued economic momentum and broad-based consumption growth.” According to Sitharaman, India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy with a real GDP growth of 8.2% in Q2 and 8% in the first half of FY 2025-26.“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 said, stressing that the Modi-led NDA government is committed to advancing long-term growth reforms.
