Indian economy surprises with return to 8% growth

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Despite a fall in the value of the rupee and a rise in inflation, India's economy is growing at a faster clip than China. 

KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer

NEW DELHI -- India's economic growth accelerated to more than 8% in the April-June quarter, a better-than-expected result that is underpinned by robust manufacturing and expansion in the construction sector.

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