December, marginally below expectations but faster than in the previous quarter on the back of increased government and consumer spending, data released on Friday showed. The growth in gross domestic product was slightly lower than the 6.

GDP: India's economic growth quickened to 6.2% in the third quarter of FY25 from upwardly revised 5.6% in the previous quarter, aided by rural consumption following a good monsoon and higher government spending.

GDP growth data for FY 2024-25 will be released today. Economists expect a recovery, with projections of 6.3% growth for the year. A robust