Overview

• Government data released Friday showed 7.8% GDP growth in April–June, the strongest pace in five quarters.
• Officials said the quarter’s expansion was driven largely by robust performance in the farm sector.
• The reported period came before the United States announced 25% tariffs on Indian goods last month.
• BJP figures, including Amit Malviya, framed the print as evidence against Rahul Gandhi’s assessment and said India is leading major economies.
• Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla amplified the push in posts on X, calling the economy vibrant and thriving.