PM Modi calls 8.2% GDP growth ‘encouraging’; FM Sitharaman says it points to ‘robust’ Indian economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called the India’s GDP estimates released on Friday, November 28, “encouraging” and a testament for India’s “robust economic growth.”The Indian economy recorded a growth of 8.2% in Q2FY26, which surpassed estimates. In Q1FY26, the GDP growth rate was 7.8%, whereas it was 5.6% in the same quarter last fiscal.PM Modi called the estimates “encouraging” and a result of “pro-growth” policies and reforms of the government.”The 8.2% 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. Our government will continue to advance reforms and strengthen Ease of Living for every citizen,” PM Modi said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).Read more: India’s economic growth of 8.2% surpasses analyst estimates by a wide marginFM Sitharaman said the government is “committed to sustaining this growth momentum and advancing reforms that support long-term economic growth.””The GDP estimates released today shows the robust economic growth and momentum of the Indian economy. With a Real GDP growth rate of 8.2% for Q2- FY 2025-26 (July-Sept), India is the world’s fastest growing major economy,” Sitharaman wrote on X.”In the current financial year, Real GDP has registered 8% growth rate in first half (April-September). 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.The minister further said various high-frequency indicators point to continued economic momentum and broad based consumption growth.Read more: Manufacturing, rural demand lift Q2 GDP; but growth may cool in coming quarters: Experts(Edited by : Shoma Bhattacharjee)First Published: Nov 28, 2025 7:32 PM IST

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