Mumbai, April 14 -- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) stated in its latest monthly update that India's economy has seen a sound performance in 1Q26, carrying over the robust growth dynamic from last year. Economic growth stood at a very robust 7.8%, y-o-y, in 4Q25, following growth of an upwardly revised 8.4%, y-o-y, in 3Q25, 6.7%, y-o-y, in 2Q25 and 7.0% in 1Q25, clearly demonstrating an upward trajectory in 2H25, despite the challenges that the economy was facing in terms of US trade relations.

While it remains to be seen to what extent inflationary pressures may have impacted the economy since March, business surveys have held up relatively well, pointing to a limited softening trend, with macroeconomic spil...