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India is the world's second fastest-growing economy
India's economy grew at its fastest rate for more than two years in the last quarter, according to official data.
In the three months to June, GDP was up 8.8% compared with the same period last year.
Although only the 11th biggest economy in the world, India is the second fastest-growing, behind China.
</div> Strong industrial and mining output helped boost the growth rate, India's statistics agency said.
Industrial output rose more than 12%, while mining and quarrying jumped nearly 9%.
Agriculture saw a 2.8% rise.
In July, the Reserve Bank of India said it expected annual growth for the current financial year to come in at about 8.5%.
But the bank has also said bringing down inflation remains a priority.
The inflation rate topped 11% last month and the strong performance in the economy is expected to encourage policymakers to continue raising interest rates.
So far this year, the central bank has raised interest rates four times in a bid to curb inflation.
Economists expect further rises and many expect them to slow India's economic growth in the coming months.
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
India is the world's second fastest-growing economy India's economy grew at its fastest rate for more than two years in the last quarter, according to official data.
In the three months to June, GDP was up 8.8% compared with the same period last year.
Although only the 11th biggest economy in the world, India is the second fastest-growing, behind China.
</div> Strong industrial and mining output helped boost the growth rate, India's statistics agency said.
Industrial output rose more than 12%, while mining and quarrying jumped nearly 9%.
Agriculture saw a 2.8% rise.
In July, the Reserve Bank of India said it expected annual growth for the current financial year to come in at about 8.5%.
But the bank has also said bringing down inflation remains a priority.
The inflation rate topped 11% last month and the strong performance in the economy is expected to encourage policymakers to continue raising interest rates.
So far this year, the central bank has raised interest rates four times in a bid to curb inflation.
Economists expect further rises and many expect them to slow India's economic growth in the coming months.
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.