NEW DELHI: India's economy grew at its slowest pace in five quarters during the March quarter, as rising interest rates crimped consumption and investment, although the central bank is expected to continue tightening rates in its battle against inflation.
Annual gross domestic product grew 7.8% in the March quarter, lower than the 8.3% growth in the previous quarter and below the median growth forecast of 8.2% in a Reuters poll.
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