India's GDP grows at 6.7% in April-June quarter against 7.8% in previous quarter

India's gross domestic product (GDP) grew at 6.7% in the first quarter of financial year 2024-25, data released by the government showed. In comparison, the economy witnessed 7.8% growth in the previous quarter and 8.2% in the year-ago period. Economists had expected a slowdown in economic growth due to reduced government spending during elections and the adverse impact of heatwaves.