India Q3 GDP growth surges to 8.4%, exceeding expectations

PM Modi cruises to election as government upgrades this year's forecast

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The manufacturing sector helped to boost India's economy in the third quarter. © Reuters

KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer

NEW DELHI -- India reported on Thursday that gross domestic product expanded 8.4% in the October to December quarter, far exceeding economists' expectations, thanks to brisk manufacturing and construction.

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