India’s economy grew at a robust 8.2 per cent in the second quarter (July–September) of the current financial year, up from 5.6 per cent in the same quarter of FY 2024-25, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday, reported the IANS.

The secondary and tertiary sectors have driven this growth, with expansion rates of 8.1 per cent and 9.2 per cent, respectively. The manufacturing sector posted a strong growth of 9.1 per cent, while construction grew by 7.2 per cent in Q2. In the services segment, financial, real estate, and professional services recorded a double-digit growth of 10.2 per cent, according to the IANS.