In the April-June quarter, India’s GDP growth slowed to 6.7%, the lowest in five quarters. The farm and services sectors remained sluggish, while manufacturing and construction were resilient. Despite the slowdown, strong domestic demand and government spending kept India as the fastest-growing major economy. The finance ministry expects sustained growth of over 7% in the medium term.
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