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India’s Q1 GDP Growth at 7.8% Positive Outlook for Trade & Exports
 

 

 

CHEMEXCIL
Basic Chemicals, Cosmetics & Dyes Export Promotion Council
(Set-up by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt of India)
Jhansi Castle, 4th floor, 7-Cooperage Road,   Mumbai - 400 001.

Tel:  +91-22- 69821200-206
info@chemexcil.in Web : https://chemexcil.in

EPC:LIC:ECON:PW:DG:MISC:2025-26                                                1st September 2025

To

All members of the Council,

 

India’s Q1 GDP Growth at 7.8% Positive Outlook for Trade & Exports

 

Dear Members,

We are pleased to inform you that, as per the

Press Information Bureau (PIB) release by Department, dated 29th August 2025 the Indian economy has recorded a robust GDP growth of 7.8% during the first quarter (April–June) of FY 2025-26, compared to 6.5% in the same period last year. (Copy enclosed) 

This strong performance, led by prospering growth in the services sector and steady expansion in manufacturing, construction, and agriculture which reflects India’s resilient economic fundamentals and offers an encouraging outlook for the chemical export sector.

The Key Highlights of Q1 FY 2025-26 are as under 

  • Real GDP Growth: 7.8% (₹47.89 lakh crore)

  • Nominal GDP Growth: 8.8% (₹86.05 lakh crore)

  • Services Sector Growth: 9.3%

  • Manufacturing Growth: 7.7%

  • Construction Growth:7.6%

  • Agriculture & Allied Sectors: 3.7% (up from 1.5% last year)

  • Government Final Consumption Expenditure (GFCE): 9.7% growth

These developments indicate improving domestic demand, stronger investment activity, and an overall positive economic climate.

Impact on Exporters

With consistent economic growth, the outlook for Indian exports, including the chemicals sector remains promising. 

CHEMEXCIL continues to work closely with the members and the Government of India to ensure a supportive trade ecosystem and to safeguard members’ interests during evolving global challenges.

We assure all our members that CHEMEXCIL remains committed to regularly update you on key policy and economic developments, engage with policymakers to strengthen the export ecosystem and provide continuous support for resolving trade-related issues.

For detailed insights, you may access the full PIB release on below link.

Press Release: Press Information Bureau https://share.google/nWJZvAChCo2BBPbf6

This is for your information 

Thanks and regards 

Raghuveer Kini 

Director General 

CHEMEXCIL

 

Encl : Press release – Press Information Bureau