Non-public consumption share in India’s GDP at two-decade excessive: Finance Ministry

This improve comes regardless of ongoing international commerce uncertainties, displaying resilience in India’s export efficiency
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India’s non-public consumption has proven robust progress, reaching the best share within the nation’s GDP previously twenty years, based on the newest month-to-month report launched by the Ministry of Finance.

The report highlighted that the share of personal consumption in nominal GDP elevated from 60.2 per cent in FY24 to 61.4 per cent in FY25.

This marks the second-highest stage within the final 20 years, indicating sustained power in consumption demand throughout the nation.

The ministry stated, “non-public consumption’s share in nominal GDP elevated from 60.2 per cent in FY24 to 61.4 per cent in FY25. That is the second-highest stage previously twenty years, indicating sustained power in consumption demand”

On the demand aspect, the expansion was primarily pushed by sturdy non-public consumption, steady funding exercise, and a rise in web exports.

The Ministry stated that non-public closing consumption expenditure grew at a sooner tempo of seven.2 per cent in FY25, in comparison with a 5.6 per cent progress in FY24.

This enchancment was largely supported by a rebound in rural demand. When it comes to investments, gross fastened capital formation (GFCF) noticed a progress of seven.1 per cent in FY25.

That is barely decrease in comparison with the 8.8 per cent progress recorded in FY24. In nominal phrases, GFCF accounted for 29.9 per cent of GDP, which is decrease than the final two years however nonetheless increased than the pre-pandemic common of 28.6 per cent throughout FY16 to FY20.

The report additionally identified a optimistic shift within the nation’s exterior commerce. Exports, measured at fixed 2011-12 costs, rose by 6.3 per cent in FY25, a notable enchancment from the two.2 per cent progress in FY24.

This improve comes regardless of ongoing international commerce uncertainties, displaying resilience in India’s export efficiency.

Then again, imports declined by 3.7 per cent in FY25, in distinction to a powerful 13.8 per cent progress seen within the earlier yr.

The autumn in imports additional supported the general web exports, contributing positively to financial progress.

The Ministry’s report highlighted the balanced nature of India’s progress drivers, with consumption, funding, and exports all taking part in important roles.

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Printed on June 28, 2025