India's Economy Soars with 8.2% GDP Growth Amidst Record Low Inflation, Despite IMF's Data Concerns

December 02, 2025

India's economy demonstrated robust performance in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26, registering an impressive 8.2% GDP growth, surpassing expectations and making it one of the fastest-growing major economies globally. This growth is broad-based, driven by strong contributions from manufacturing, services, and private consumption. Accompanying this acceleration is a significant easing of inflation, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaching a record low of 0.25% in October 2025. However, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns regarding the methodological weaknesses in India's national accounts data, assigning it a "C" grade. Despite these statistical debates, government reforms and resilient domestic demand continue to bolster economic momentum, attracting positive international attention.