India’s economy expanded 8.2% in Q2 FY26, the strongest pace in six quarters, helped by a soft 0.8% GDP d eflator and resilient demand. Despite tariff pressure from the US, manufacturing, services and exports supported growth. Nifty 50 companies reported September-quarter revenue of ₹1,823,225 crore, up 4.96% year-on-year, while net profit surged 48.27% to ₹290,734 crore.