India’s economy picked up speed in the most recent quarter as manufacturing and private consumption continued to show resilience.

India's economy grew 7.4% in the January-March quarter from a year earlier, driven by the construction and manufacturing sectors, data showed on Friday.

India's economy grew by 7.4% in the period between January and March - up from 6.2% the previous quarter and significantly beating analyst expectations. However, growth for full 2024-25 year, which runs between April and March,