India set to end 2025 on strong economic footing with high growth, low inflation: Govt

India is poised for a significant economic year in 2025, with real GDP expanding at an 8.2% rate in Q2 FY25-26, a six-quarter high. Inflation remained low, with CPI softening to 0.71% in November, while unemployment dropped to 4.7%. Strong export performance and robust foreign exchange reserves further bolster the economy, now the world's fourth-largest.