While most nations wobbled under supply chain shocks and geopolitical tension, RBI’s latest bulletin reveals how our industrial and services sectors quietly kept growth alive. Exports surged, FDI held steady, and even foreign investors poured in $3.1 billion in July alone. But here’s the catch; inflation climbed to 4.4%, with food prices biting hardest. Rice, onions, tomatoes; daily staples are getting costlier. So while the macro numbers look strong, for the average citizen, the real test is still at the grocery store. The RBI credits domestic demand and trade deals like the new India-UK CETA for shielding us; but sustainability now depends on balancing growth with inflation control. The story isn’t just about GDP; it’s about whether that growth reaches your kitchen table.