New Delhi, Aug 31, 2026 (AFP) - India's economy beats growth estimates, defying Mideast turmoil

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India's economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the April to June quarter, official data showed on Monday, as buoyant domestic demand helped offset the impact of the Iran war. Gross domestic product rose 7.8 percent in the three months through June from the same period a year earlier, helped by a robust services sector, according to data from the statistics ministry. While this was down from a revised 8.6 percent recorded in the previous q......

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