India’s 8.2% GDP Surge: What It Means for the Economy and Investors
India Tops Global Growth Rankings India recorded 8.2% GDP growth this quarter, making it the fastest-growing major economy, coming on top of 7.8% in Q1, this sustained momentum exceeded all expert forecasts of 7.3%–7.5%. What Drove This Growth? Manufacturing, defense production, and services surged on the back of rising demand and stronger factory utilization. GST rate cuts implemented in late August also boosted consumption, though their full effect will reflect more clearly in the next two quarters, supporting continued growth. Exports Rising Despite Tariff Pressures India’s exports grew even after the U.S. imposed tariffs as high as 50% on certain goods — a sign that exporters are tapping new markets beyond the U.S. in Q2, export is up by 8.8%. With the India–U.S. trade deal in its final stage, expected to reduce tariffs to ~25%, sectors like textiles could see a meaningful uplift. Fiscal Deficit & RBI Outlook: The Key Macro Watchpoint The fisca...