<h1>Second Quarter 2014-15 GDP Growth at 5.3% Amid Weaker Monsoon and Industrial Slowdown, Services Sector Improves.</h1> The Finance Ministry reports that the growth in the second quarter of the 2014-15 financial year aligns with expectations. Due to a weaker monsoon compared to the previous year, a decline in agricultural growth was anticipated. Industrial growth also slowed, particularly in manufacturing, compared to the first quarter. However, the services sector showed improved growth due to advancements in trade, hotels, transport, communication, and social services. The GDP growth for the second quarter is 5.3%, slightly higher than the previous year's 5.2%, with the first half of the year averaging 5.5%, meeting projected expectations.