India's economy is growing faster than expected, according to official data, on the back of steady farm growth and strong manufacturing and services. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew 9.3% in the April to June quarter from its level a year earlier.
The figure, from the Ministry of Statistics, had been expected to fall to 8.9% from the 9.1% recorded in the quarter between January and March. The central bank expects growth of 8.5% for the whole of this year.