‘Reflects pro-growth policies’: PM Modi lauds 8.2% GDP data; vows to advance reforms

India’s economy surged by 8.2% in the July-September quarter, marking a six-quarter high. Prime Minister Modi attributed this robust growth to the “hard work and enterprise” of Indians and the government’s pro-growth policies. Finance Minister Sitharaman highlighted sustained economic momentum driven by reforms and fiscal consolidation, reinforcing India’s position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy.