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German Envoy Lauds India's "Very Impressive" 8.2% GDP Growth

The German Ambassador to India is seriously impressed with the country's latest economic numbers. He sees this strong growth making India an even more attractive place for German companies to invest. The official data shows a significant jump from the same period last year. Beyond economics, the two nations are also deepening their cooperation on global issues like counter-terrorism.

Key Points: German Ambassador Praises India's 8.2% GDP Growth in Q2

  • German Ambassador highlights India as a stable, powerful economic partner for investment
  • India's real GDP grew 8.2% in Q2 2025-26, up from 5.6% the previous year
  • Economic cooperation spans automobiles, green energy, machinery, and counter-terrorism
  • Chief Economic Adviser projects over 7% growth for the full 2025-26 fiscal year
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Very impressive: German Envoy lauds India's 8.2pc GDP growth in 2025-26 Q2

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann calls India's 8.2% GDP growth "very impressive," highlighting the country as a stable, attractive investment partner for German businesses.

"The growth in India is very impressive, 8.2% is an impressive growth. - German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann"

New Delhi, December 2

With India registering 8.2 per cent GDP growth in Q2 of 2025-26, German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann has said the numbers are "very impressive" and with a growing market, India will be an even more interesting country to invest in and "a big, stable partner in the region".

In an interview with ANI, Ackermann said India's fast GDP growth is also good news for German businesses.

"The growth in India is very impressive, 8.2% is an impressive growth. When you see the upward trend in growth, I think India, with a growing market, will be an even more interesting country to invest in, and a big, stable partner in the region, and an economically powerful partner in the region. So that's good news for German businesses," he said.

India's real GDP has been estimated to have grown by 8.2 per cent in the July-September quarter of the current financial year 2025-26 over the growth rate of 5.6 per cent in the same quarter of the previous fiscal, official data showed Friday.

The National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), last week released the Quarterly Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the July-September quarter.

India's nominal GDP grew at an 8.7 per cent rate during the September quarter, data showed.

The Indian economy is poised to register growth north of 7 per cent in the current fiscal 2025-26, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said on Friday, in a post-GDP release presentation.

Economic cooperation between India and Germany has been rising with German companies operating in areas such as automobile manufacturing, green energy, industrial machinery, and emerging technologies. The two countries have cooperation in a number of areas including counter-terrorism.

The 10th meeting of the India-Germany Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held in Delhi last month. The two countries unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism.

They also discussed their respective counterterrorism policies and key issues in the fight against terrorism.

These included emerging challenges such as preventing radicalisation online, the implications of the misuse of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes, countering the financing of terrorism, capacity building, judicial cooperation and exchange on designation of terrorists and terrorist entities.

The two sides also reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in multilateral fora such as the United Nations, the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum, the Financial Action Task Force, and the No Money for Terror Ministerial Conference.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in the renewable energy sector, the mention of German cooperation in green energy is very promising. Their technology and our market growth can be a powerful combination for a sustainable future.
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Vikram M
Impressive numbers, no doubt. But I hope this growth is inclusive and reaches the common man. The real test is whether the aam aadmi feels this prosperity in their daily lives, or if it remains confined to corporate balance sheets.
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Priya S
Germany calling India a "stable partner" is a big deal on the global stage. The cooperation on counter-terrorism is equally crucial. Strong economic ties backed by security understanding make for a solid relationship. Good to see!
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Rohit P
The auto sector will get a huge boost with more German investment. Companies like Volkswagen and BMW expanding here means more skilled jobs and technology transfer. It's a win-win!
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Michael C
While the headline number is strong, I'd be interested in a deeper breakdown. What's driving this growth? Is it consumption, investment, or government spending? Sustainable growth needs a balanced foundation.
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Ananya R
This is the kind of positive news we need! It shows our economy is on the right track. More foreign investment will help in areas

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