The Indian economy is expected to remain resilient, with gross domestic product likely expanding about 8.1% in the third quarter of the current financial year, according to a report by State Bank of India released Tuesday. High-frequency indicators suggest strong growth momentum in Q3FY26, it noted. Rural consumption remained firm, buoyed by positive signals from farm and non-farm activities, while urban consumption picked up consistently, aided by fiscal stimulus and higher spending since the last festive season.