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India's GDP Growth Hits 7.8% in Q2, Surprising Analysts

India's economy expanded 7.8% in the second quarter, exceeding global expectations.

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India's economy grew by 7.8% in the three months through June 2026 compared to the same period last year. [1] Indian ship recycling offers have climbed by as much as USD 30/LT LDT in three weeks due to intensifying competition for a limited number of end-of-life vessels. [2] India is set to gain significantly from the global AI data centre expansion. [3] Minister Kumaraswamy urged automobile and auto component makers to invest more boldly in cleaner, more efficient, and emerging technologies. [4] India has officially approved a deal to acquire US-made shoulder-fired tank-destroyer missiles valued at approximately $30.5 million to enhance border security. [5] Large gold retailers in India have announced the launch of new cash-for-gold schemes to attract customers. [6] Ajay Sood, India's Principal Scientific Advisor, advocates for agile AI regulations that foster innovation. [7] India is identified as the global diabetes capital. [8] Travel vlogger Harry Jaggard stated on a Holafy podcast that Indian five-star hotels, including Mumbai's Taj Palace, offer a luxury experience comparable to Dubai and the UK. [9] This growth rate of 7.8% represents the annualized expansion for the second quarter of 2026. [10] Prices offered by Indian recyclers have increased by approximately USD 30/LT LDT over the past three weeks, supported by an improving domestic steel market but increasingly driven by the shortage of vessels available for recycling. [11] Rakesh Khetan, CEO of Wirana Shipping, said that some high-standard recycling facilities are bidding very aggressively for the limited tonnage available, even when the economics suggest they could make a substantial loss at current steel prices. [12]
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  1. India's economy grew by 7.8% in the three months through June 2026 compared to the same period last year. · Deccan Herald
  2. Indian ship recycling offers have climbed by as much as USD 30/LT LDT in three weeks due to intensifying competition for a limited number of end-of-life vessels. · MarineLink
  3. India is set to gain significantly from the global AI data centre expansion. · indiatimes.comIndia
  4. Minister Kumaraswamy urged automobile and auto component makers to invest more boldly in cleaner, more efficient, and emerging technologies. · Deccan Herald
  5. India has officially approved a deal to acquire US-made shoulder-fired tank-destroyer missiles valued at approximately $30.5 million to enhance border security. · Ekonomim
  6. Large gold retailers in India have announced the launch of new cash-for-gold schemes to attract customers. · mint
  7. Ajay Sood, India's Principal Scientific Advisor, advocates for agile AI regulations that foster innovation. · indiatimes.comIndia
  8. India is identified as the global diabetes capital. · Deccan Herald
  9. Travel vlogger Harry Jaggard stated on a Holafy podcast that Indian five-star hotels, including Mumbai's Taj Palace, offer a luxury experience comparable to Dubai and the UK. · Hindustan Times
  10. This growth rate of 7.8% represents the annualized expansion for the second quarter of 2026. · Deccan Herald
  11. Prices offered by Indian recyclers have increased by approximately USD 30/LT LDT over the past three weeks, supported by an improving domestic steel market but increasingly driven by the shortage of vessels available for recycling. · MarineLink
  12. Rakesh Khetan, CEO of Wirana Shipping, said that some high-standard recycling facilities are bidding very aggressively for the limited tonnage available, even when the economics suggest they could make a substantial loss at current steel prices. · MarineLink
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