The country's economy is estimated to have grown by 8.1 percent in the third quarter of the current fiscal year. This was stated in a research report released today by the State Bank of India. According to the report, high-frequency indicators suggest that economic activity remained resilient in the quarter ending December 31, 2025. It noted that the economy has sustained strong growth momentum despite global headwinds.
The report said that rural consumption continues to remain robust, supported by encouraging trends in both the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors. It also observed that urban consumption has recorded a steady increase since the last festive season, supported by fiscal stimulus. This assessment comes at a time when India is set to revise its GDP base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23. The new GDP series is scheduled to be released on February 27, 2026.
