India's GDP just hit 8.2%—way above expectations

Business Nov 28, 2025

India's economy grew by 8.2% in July-September 2025, its best pace in a year and a half, and way above what experts predicted (7.3%).
This jump is thanks to stronger private consumption, more government investment, and a rush to export goods before new US tariffs kicked in.

Manufacturing, services, and big government spending led the charge

Manufacturing grew by 9.1% and the services sector was up even more at 9.2%.
Factories got busy, helped by fresh GST cuts in late September.
The government also ramped up its spending by 31%, giving the economy an extra boost.

Rural demand and exports are back—but cities still lag

Exports bounced back too—up nearly 9% after last year's drop—as businesses shipped out early to dodge US tariffs.
But private investments are still playing catch-up.