Mfg at 9-qtr high, July-Sept GDP beats estimates to grow at 7.6%

The country's economy grew faster than expected in July-September, powered by robust growth in manufacturing (at a 9-quarter high of 13.9%), construction and mining. It posted 7.7% growth in the first half of 2023-24 against the backdrop of a slowing global economy. ​The strong numbers for the second quarter also help India...