India GDP Growth Hits 7.8% in Q1 FY27: What the New Data Shows

India’s real GDP grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter of FY 2026-27, according to the latest national accounts data, giving the economy a strong start to the new financial year.

Key numbers

Real GDP at constant prices was estimated at ₹81.36 lakh crore in Q1 FY27, compared with ₹75.46 lakh crore in the same quarter a year earlier. Nominal GDP grew 10.3% to ₹88.27 lakh crore.

Real GVA grew 8.2%, while investment, household consumption and exports also recorded strong growth during the quarter.

What drove the growth

Manufacturing and services were important contributors. The services economy remained particularly strong, supported by financial, real-estate, professional and technology-related activity.

The data also reflects the new national-accounts series with 2022-23 as the base year and updated data sources and methodology. That makes methodological understanding important when comparing the latest figures with older releases.

Risks to watch

High energy prices, global trade uncertainty, geopolitical conflicts, currency movements and external demand remain risks. Strong domestic demand is an important buffer, but the pace of growth will depend on investment and productivity as well as global conditions.

Why it matters

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This explainer is an original synthesis of current public information and official releases, prepared for readers as of 12 September 2026.