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India's real GDP grew 7.7% in 2025-26, Q4 growth at 7.8%: MoSPI provisional estimates

On 5 June 2026, MoSPI released Provisional Estimates showing real GDP growth of 7.7% in 2025-26 and 7.8% in the January–March 2026 quarter.

Summary

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Provisional Estimates of annual GDP for 2025-26 and quarterly estimates for Q4 (January–March) on 5 June 2026. Real GDP is estimated at ₹323.12 lakh crore in 2025-26, a growth of 7.7% against 7.1% in 2024-25, while real GDP grew 7.8% in Q4. Nominal GDP is estimated at ₹346.36 lakh crore, a growth of 8.9%. The estimates follow the new GDP series with base year 2022-23, which MoSPI released on 27 February 2026.

Key facts

Released
5 June 2026, MoSPI
Real GDP growth 2025-26
7.7% (7.1% in 2024-25)
Q4 2025-26 growth
7.8%
Real GDP level
₹323.12 lakh crore
Nominal GDP
₹346.36 lakh crore, growth 8.9%
Base year
2022-23 (new series released 27 Feb 2026)

Practice MCQs 4 questions

Q1

According to MoSPI's Provisional Estimates released on 5 June 2026, India's real GDP growth for 2025-26 was:

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Correct answer: C — 7.7%

Real GDP growth in 2025-26 is estimated at 7.7%, against 7.1% in 2024-25.

Q2 Advanced

What was the real GDP growth rate in Q4 (January–March) of 2025-26, as per MoSPI?

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Correct answer: A — 7.8%

MoSPI estimated real GDP growth of 7.8% in Q4 of 2025-26.

Q3 Advanced

The GDP estimates released by MoSPI on 5 June 2026 are based on the new series with which base year?

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Correct answer: D — 2022-23

MoSPI released the new series of GDP estimates with base year 2022-23 on 27 February 2026.

Q4 Advanced

Consider the following statements about MoSPI's Provisional Estimates for 2025-26: 1. Nominal GDP is estimated at ₹346.36 lakh crore. 2. Nominal GDP growth is estimated at 8.9%. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — Both 1 and 2

Both figures are in the MoSPI press note.

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