How GDP growth is actually measured

India's Real GDP growth for FY 2025-26 is estimated at 7.7%, up from 7.1% in the previous fiscal year.

How is GDP calculated?

• Production method: Adding up the value of everything produced (GVA)
• Expenditure method: Adding up everything spent

What drives India's GDP growth

• Services: ~58%
• Industry: ~28%
• Agriculture: ~14%

What GDP growth means for you

• Jobs: Higher growth usually means more jobs
• Wages: Companies earn more and can pay more
• Investments: Your investments grow with the economy

Source

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, National Accounts Statistics. Figures reflect the most recent GDP data as of July 2026.