Sector encompassing finance, real estate and IT grew most in April-June quarter

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The government has rolled out a string of economic measures since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran war at the end of February, while the economy has continued to benefit from consumption tax cuts made in September last year. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)

SAYAN CHAKRABORTY

August 31, 2026 20:13 JST

BENGALURU — India’s economy beat estimates to grow 7.8% in the quarter through June, the country’s statistics ministry said on Monday, in a sign that the South Asian nation stayed resilient despite the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.