DBT Bureau
Pune, 31 August 2025
India’s economy grew by 7.8% in the April–June quarter, the fastest growth in five quarters. This strong number comes soon after former U.S. President Donald Trump called India’s economy “dead.”
Strong Growth Despite Tariffs
The report from the National Statistics Office (NSO) shows that India’s economy is growing strongly because of higher manufacturing, services, and government spending. Even though the U.S. recently increased tariffs on Indian goods, India’s growth stayed strong because of strong domestic demand and infrastructure projects.
Experts say India could grow 6.3% to 6.8% for the full year, showing the economy is resilient and not slowing down as critics claimed.
Government Reacts to Trump’s Comment
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan replied to Trump’s remark by saying:
“Not dead – long live the Indian economy,” pointing to the latest GDP figures as proof that India is moving toward becoming a developed nation.
Why It Matters
Growth of 7.8% shows India is still one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world.
Sectors like services, construction, and manufacturing are leading the way.
Domestic consumption (people spending inside India) is helping the economy stay strong even with global trade issues.
India’s latest GDP numbers clearly show that the economy is far from dead — it is alive and growing fast.
