How is India’s Economy Stronger Than Ever?

India Macroeconomic & Q1 GDP Sectoral Update

Macro Highlights

• GDP: Highest in last 5 quarters
• Inflation: Well below target range
• Sovereign Rating: Upgrade
• Corporate Rating: Upgrade
• Rate Cuts: Implemented
• Monsoon: Very Good
• Private Capex: Highest

Q1 GDP – Sectoral Growth

• Agriculture: 3.7% vs 1.5% ↑ Improved
• Manufacturing: 7.7% vs 7.6% ↑ Stable strong
• Construction: 7.6% vs 10.1% ↓ Slight moderation
• Trade, Hotels, Transport: 8.6% vs 5.4% ↑ Strong jump
• Financial & Real Estate: 9.5% vs 6.6% ↑ Robust expansion
• Public Admin & Services: 9.8% vs 9% ↑ Strong growth
• Mining: –3.1% vs 6.6% ↓ Sharp contraction
• Electricity: 0.5% vs 10.2% ↓ Severe slowdown

Key Takeaways

India’s economy shows a strong macro backdrop with GDP growth, low inflation, and rating upgrades. Sector-wise, Trade, Financials, and Public Services are expanding robustly, Manufacturing is stable, Construction shows slight moderation, while Mining and Electricity face notable slowdowns.

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