India has previously witnessed recessions in the fiscal years 1957-58, 1965-66, 1972-73 and in 1979-80. The economy grew at -1.2%, -3.7%, -0.3% and -5.2% in these years, respectively. India is likely to have entered a recession in the July-September quarter. GDP figures set to be released this week are expected to show negative economic growth for a second straight quarter.