India's real GDP grew 6.5% in 2024-25; Q4 growth at 7.4%
India's real GDP grew 6.5% in FY 2024-25 and 7.4% in the January–March 2025 quarter, according to the provisional estimates released by the NSO on 30 May 2025.
Summary
India's real GDP is estimated to have grown 6.5% in 2024-25, according to the Provisional Estimates released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, on 30 May 2025. Nominal GDP grew 9.8%. In the fourth quarter (January–March 2025), real GDP grew 7.4% and nominal GDP 10.8%. Construction was the fastest-growing sector in 2024-25 at 9.4%, followed by Public Administration, Defence and Other Services (8.9%) and Financial, Real Estate and Professional Services (7.2%). Estimates are at constant (2011-12) and current prices.
Key facts
- Released by
- NSO, MoSPI, 30 May 2025
- Real GDP 2024-25
- 6.5%
- Nominal GDP 2024-25
- 9.8%
- Q4 2024-25
- Real 7.4%, nominal 10.8%
- Top sectors 2024-25
- Construction 9.4%; Public Admin, Defence & Other Services 8.9%; Financial, Real Estate & Professional 7.2%
- Base year
- 2011-12
Practice MCQs 3 questions
As per the NSO's Provisional Estimates released on 30 May 2025, India's real GDP grew by how much in FY 2024-25?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 6.5%
Real GDP growth for 2024-25 was estimated at 6.5%; 9.8% was nominal GDP growth and 7.4% was Q4 real growth.
What was India's real GDP growth in the January–March quarter (Q4) of 2024-25, as per the NSO?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 7.4%
The NSO estimated real GDP growth of 7.4% in Q4 of 2024-25; nominal growth was 10.8%.
Which sector recorded the highest growth rate (9.4%) in FY 2024-25 as per the Provisional Estimates?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Construction
Construction was estimated to grow 9.4%, followed by Public Administration, Defence & Other Services (8.9%).