Just in: Q4 GDP at 7.8%

GDP at factor cost at constant (2004-05) prices in Q4 of 2010-11 is estimated at Rs 13,17,554 crore, as against  Rs. 12,22,573 crore in Q4 of 2009-10, showing a growth rate of 7.8% against 9.4% year on year and 8.3% quarter on quarter.

The sectors which registered significant growth rates in Q4 of 2010-11 over Q4 of 2009-10 are  agriculture, forestry and fishing  which surged by 7.5% against 1.1% registered in the same period a year ago, electricity, gas and water supply up by 7.8% against 7.3% seen in Q4 2010.

Other sectors which expanded at a good pace are construction at 8.2%, trade, hotels, transport and communication at 9.3%, and financing, insurance, real estate and business services at 9.0%.