Mumbai, Oct. 7 -- RBI Governor's Sanjay Malhotra stated today that domestic economic activity exhibited resilience amidst global headwinds as evident from real GDP growth of 7.8 per cent in Q1:2026-27. Growth was driven by resilient private consumption and strong investment activity while contribution of net exports also remained positive. High frequency indicators available so far suggest that economic activity is holding momentum in Q2, albeit with some moderation compared to the preceding quarter. Despite deficient and uneven southwest monsoon, kharif sowing, although somewhat above its normal level, has been marginally lower than last year. Manufacturing activity, despite cost pressures, is holding well, as indicated by IIP and PMI. S...