India’s economy expanded by a faster than expected 9.3% first fiscal quarter 2007(Apr-june). This is because of the growth of manufacturing output and services.
India’s GDP grew 9.4 % in the fiscal year ended in March, India’s strongest annual growth in 18 years.The rupee rose about 7 % during the April-June quarter,a nine-year high.
Finance Minister said he is hopeful that India’s economy will grow close to 9 % for the full fiscal year, making India the fastest growing economy after China.