Indian economy grows at 15-quarter high of 8.2 percent in April-June

The Indian economy grew at a 15-quarter high of 8.2 percent in the April-June quarter of current fiscal on a good show by manufacturing and farm sectors, according to the government data released today.

The growth cemented India's position as the fastest growing major economy, clocking higher expansion rate than China's 6.7 in the same quarter.

The gross domestic product (GDP) at constant (2011-12) prices in the first quarter of 2018-19 have estimated at Rs 33.74 lakh crore, as against Rs 31.18 lakh crore in Q1 of 2017-18, showing a growth rate of 8.2 percent, a Central Statistics Office statement said.

According to the statement, the quarterly GVA (Gross Value Added) at the basic price at constant (2011-2012) prices for Q1 of 2018-19 has estimated at Rs 31.63 lakh crore, as against Rs 29.29 lakh crore in Q1 of 2017-18, showing a growth rate of 8 percent over the year-ago period.

The previous high quarterly GDP growth was recorded in July-September period in 2014-15 at 8.4 percent.

As per the data, the quarterly GVA at basic prices for Q1 2018-19 from manufacturing sector grew by 13.5 percent as compared to a contraction of 1.8 percent in Q1 2017-18.

The Quarterly GVA at basic prices for Q1 2018-19 from agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector grew by 5.3 percent as compared to a growth of 3 percent in Q1 2017-18.

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