India’s economy grew at its fastest rate for more than two years in the last quarter, according to official data, reports BBC online Tuesday.
In the three months to June, GDP was up 8,8 per cent compared with the same period last year. Although only the 11th biggest economy in the world, India is the second fastest-growing, behind China.
Strong industrial and mining output helped boost the growth rate, India’s statistics agency said.
Industrial output rose more than 12 per cent, while mining and quarrying jumped nearly 9 per cent. Agriculture saw a 2,8 per cent rise.
