Prime Minister cites India's 7.8 percent quarterly growth

The Prime Minister cited India's 7.8 percent quarterly growth and said a Japanese credit rating agency had upgraded India's rating in the same period. In the speech, published by PIB on 05 SEP 2026, he said electricity production increased by 9 percent and vehicle sales grew by more than 20 percent between April and June. He added, "Growth in steel and cement consumption increased by 8 percent."

Key facts

• PIB published Prime Minister's speech on 05 SEP 2026
• 7.8%
• 9%
• more than 20%
• 8%

Sources

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participates in Centenary Celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce
• English rendering of PM’s address during the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)