NEW DELHI, Dec 5: India’s Q2 FY26 GDP growth hit an astonishing 8.2%, defying analyst forecasts and global turbulence, as economist Swaminathan S Anklesaria Aiyar hails it as evidence of deep structural reforms fueling a new growth paradigm.
Surreal Performance in Tough Times
The robust expansion—far exceeding the long-term 6.5% average since 2000 and consistent Economic Survey projections—comes despite Trump tariffs, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical risks, and weak world demand. Aiyar describes it as “almost surreal,” marking India’s repeated outperformance in post-pandemic quarters rather than a one-off quirk.
Compounding Reforms Drive Momentum
Small-scale reforms, digital efficiencies, and sectoral boosts are compounding into a potent engine, suggesting a fundamental shift beyond temporary rebounds. The key challenge: sustaining this trajectory through 2026’s volatile global landscape.
