NEW DELHI, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- India's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) registered a growth rate of 7.8 percent during the first quarter (Q1) of the 2026-27 fiscal year (from April 2026 to June 2026), according to official data released by the federal Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday.

This photograph taken on July 8, 2026 shows pedestrians walking along a street past the India Gate in New Delhi. (File photo: AFP)

The real GDP in Q1 was estimated at 81.36 trillion Indian Rupees (around 855 billion U.S. dollars).

"Indian economy has sustained growth momentum despite global headwinds," said an official statement issued by the ministry.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the growth reflected the collective strength and resilience of the people of India, despite oil price shocks, supply chain disruptions, and global uncertainties.