♦ India’s real GDP growth rate has been projected at 7.4 percent for FY 2025–26, up from 6.5 percent in FY 2024–25, according to the advanced estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on 7 January 2026. The estimates show that strong momentum in the services sector will be the main driver of growth. Financial services, real estate, professional services and public administration are projected to grow by 9.9 percent at constant prices in FY 2025–26.

♦ Trade, hotels, transport, communication and services related to broadcasting are estimated to expand by 7.5 percent.

♦ The agriculture sector is estimated to record a growth rate of 3.1 percent.

♦ Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF), a key indicator of investment activity, is estimated to grow by 7.8 percent at constant prices during FY 2025–26, compared to 7.1 percent in the previous financial year (2024-25).