"Overall, what is important is the direction of the numbers... There is improvement in the numbers which is quite satisfying.
"The policies and the reform measures the government has undertaken in last one and half years are beginning to show results. The policies and reform measures will continue," Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das told reporters.
Late at night, Das in a tweet said: "Underlying direction of GDP growth projection (7.6 per cent) for FY16 is very positive. Manufacturing growth is good signal for Make in India."
According to the data, the economy grew at 7.6 per cent in first quarter, 7.7 per cent in second quarter and 7.3 per cent in the third quarter ending December 31, 2015.
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"Especially satisfying and noteworthy is the industrial growth with special focus on manufacturing. Agriculture continues to be a matter of concern because of consecutive drought. Overall the direction of the numbers is very positive," Das said.
The CSO's estimate of 7.6 per cent growth in current fiscal is higher than the projection by RBI, Finance Ministry and IMF.
Besides, IMF had said India will clock 7.3 per cent growth in 2015-16 and ADB projected it at 7.4 per cent.