India’s GDP Today
Real (Inflation-Adjusted) GDP Growth (Q1 FY 2025-26)
India’s real GDP grew by 7.8% in the April–June quarter (Q1 of fiscal year 2025–26) compared to the same quarter a year earlier (The Times of India, The Economic Times, Press Information Bureau).
Nominal GDP (at current prices) rose by 8.8% in the same period (The Times of India, The Economic Times, Press Information Bureau).
In absolute terms:
- Real GDP in Q1 FY 2025–26 is estimated at ₹47.89 lakh crore, up from ₹44.42 lakh crore in Q1 FY 2024–25 (Press Information Bureau).
- Nominal GDP is estimated at ₹86.05 lakh crore, compared to ₹79.08 lakh crore in Q1 FY 2024–25 (The Economic Times, Press Information Bureau).
Year-Long GDP Snapshot (Nominal & PPP, Calendar Year 2025 Estimates)
- Nominal GDP for India in 2025 is projected at approximately \$4.19 trillion, making it the 4th-largest economy globally by nominal GDP (Wikipedia).
- Measured in Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) terms, GDP is estimated at \$17.65 trillion in 2025, ranking 3rd globally (Wikipedia).
- GDP per capita is estimated at:
- \$2,878 (nominal), and
- \$12,132 (PPP) (Wikipedia).
Summary Table
| Metric | Value | Comparison / Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Real GDP Growth (Q1 FY 2025-26 YoY) | 7.8% | Highest in 5 quarters |
| Nominal GDP Growth (Q1 FY 2025-26 YoY) | 8.8% | — |
| Real GDP (Q1 FY 2025-26) | ₹47.89 lakh crore | Up from ₹44.42 lakh crore |
| Nominal GDP (Q1 FY 2025-26) | ₹86.05 lakh crore | Up from ₹79.08 lakh crore |
| Nominal GDP (Calendar Year 2025 est.) | \$4.19 trillion | 4th largest economy globally |
| PPP GDP (2025 est.) | \$17.65 trillion | 3rd largest globally |
| GDP per Capita (Nominal) | \$2,878 | — |
| GDP per Capita (PPP) | \$12,132 | — |
Context & Interpretation
- The 7.8% real growth rate in Q1 FY 2025-26 is the strongest quarterly performance in the last five quarters, supported by broad-based improvements across agriculture, manufacturing, services, and construction (The Economic Times, Press Information Bureau).
- Experts like HSBC India have urged caution, warning that the growth might be overstated due to unusually low inflation deflators, especially in services and manufacturing (The Economic Times).
- On the global stage, India continues to ascend:
- 4th in nominal GDP,
- 3rd in PPP terms (Wikipedia).
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