NSO

Timeline

1. 7 Jan2026
   Economy

   NSO first advance estimates put FY26 GDP growth at 7.4 percent¹²

   The NSO's first advance estimates released on 7 January projected real GDP growth of 7.4 percent for 2025-26, up from 6.5 percent in 2024-25, with gross value added up 7.3 percent.

   • Released 7 January 2026
   • FY26 real GDP growth 7.4 percent vs 6.5 percent in FY25
   • Gross value added growth 7.3 percent
   • Services strongest, agriculture about 3.1 percent
2. 28 Nov2025
   Economy

   India's Q2 FY26 GDP grows 8.2 percent, a six-quarter high³⁴

   NSO data released on 28 November (discussed in December coverage) showed real GDP growth of 8.2 percent in July-September 2025, beating forecasts. Manufacturing grew 9.1 percent and H1 FY26 growth was 8.0 percent.

   • Q2 FY26 (July-September 2025) real GDP growth: 8.2 percent, against 5.6 percent a year earlier
   • Manufacturing growth 9.1 percent; construction 7.2 percent
   • H1 FY26 growth 8.0 percent
   • Data released by MoSPI on 28 November 2025

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Sources

1. Outlook Money
2. Deccan Chronicle
3. Business Today (MoSPI data)
4. 360 ONE Asset research note