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.
FIIs cut stake in 10 smallcap stocks for 3 consecutive quarters; shares fall up to 70% in CY26
FIIs reduced stakes in 235 BSE smallcap companies for three consecutive quarters. Nine stocks suffered 50–70% declines in CY26, highlighting sustained foreign investor selling and