December, marginally below expectations but faster than in the previous quarter on the back of increased government and consumer spending, data released on Friday showed. The growth in gross domestic product was slightly lower than the 6.

December, picking up on increased government and consumer spending, official data showed on Friday, and the government said it expected a further acceleration in the current quarter.

India’s economy expanded a little over 6 percent in the December quarter, official data showed Friday, marking an uptick from the previous quarter as the country prepares for the fallout of US President Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policies.

India's economic growth is expected to have picked-up in the October to December quarter as rural consumption improved following a good monsoon and government spending gathered pace. Asia's third-largest economy saw a sharp slowdown in the July to September quarter,

Indias economic growth is expected to have rebounded in the October-December quarter, driven by improved rural demand and increased government spending. The economy, which slowed to 5.4% GDP growth in July-September,