India’s economy grew at its quickest pace in a year in the April-June quarter, buoyed by strong services activity and robust demand, but a drier than normal monsoon season could restrain future growth.
India’s Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran maintained his 6.5% growth forecast for the full year.
Thamashi De Silva at Capital Economics said India’s GDP data was strong despite policy tightening by the Reserve Bank of India.
Food prices climbIndia’s retail inflation in July rose to its highest in 15 months as vegetable and cereals prices skyrocketed.
“High food inflation for a prolonged period could weigh on consumption growth,” said Rajani Sinha, Chief Economist, CareEdge Ratings.
Persons:
Anantha Nageswaran, ” Nageswaran, Thamashi De Silva, ”, Madan Sabnavis, “, Suvodeep Rakshit, Nageswaran, Rajani Sinha
Organizations:
Gross, Capital Economics, Reserve Bank of India, Bank of Baroda
Locations:
India