Robust manufacturing and construction activity also likely contributed to growth in the second quarter, economists said. Forecasts ranged from 6.2% to 7%. The economy grew 7.8% in the April-June quarter and 6.2% in the July-September quarter last fiscal.
Mcap of top-10 most valued firms slumps Rs 4.95 lakh cr; TCS, Reliance hardest hit
The combined market valuation of all the top-10 most valued firms plunged Rs 4,95,061 crore last week, in line with a bearish trend in equities,