高盛：印度第一季度 GDP 增长超预期；创纪录的公共资本支出推动投资强劲增长

Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for India's economy, with an upward revision of the GDP growth forecast for CY25 to 6.6% year-over-year, reflecting strong investment growth driven by public capital expenditure [6][11]. Core Insights - India's real GDP growth surged to 7.4% year-over-year in Q1 CY25, up from 6.4% in Q4 CY24, surpassing consensus expectations [3][6]. - The growth in real Gross Value Added (GVA) was recorded at 6.8% year-over-year in Q1 CY25, an increase from 6.5% in the previous quarter [2][6]. - Strong investment growth was noted, particularly in public capital expenditure, which exceeded revised estimates by 0.1% of GDP for FY25 [6][7]. - The agricultural sector showed growth of 5.4% year-over-year, while manufacturing and services sectors also demonstrated robust performance [6][7]. - Despite a contraction in private consumption expenditure growth, fixed investment growth rose sharply to 9.4% year-over-year, aided by back-loaded public capex [6][7]. Summary by Sections Economic Growth - Real GDP growth in Q1 CY25 was 7.4% year-over-year, with a sequential increase of 2.1% [2][3]. - Nominal GDP growth reached 10.8% year-over-year, up from 10.3% in Q4 CY24 [2][5]. Sector Performance - The agricultural sector grew by 5.4% year-over-year, while manufacturing growth hit a three-quarter high of 4.8% [6][7]. - Services growth remained strong at 7.3% year-over-year, primarily driven by financial services and real estate [6][7]. Investment Trends - Central government public capex in March increased by 68% year-over-year, significantly contributing to GDP growth [6][7]. - The report anticipates continued strong rural consumption, although policy uncertainty may dampen future investment growth [6][7].