<h1>Economy grows 7.8% in Q1 as agriculture rebounds and manufacturing steadies, outpacing major comparator and forecasts</h1> The national economy expanded 7.8% in April-June (Q1), the strongest quarterly pace in five quarters, driven principally by a rebound in agriculture (3.7% growth) and steady manufacturing (7.7%), with the result preceding the imposition of foreign tariffs. The growth rate exceeds a major comparator's 5.2% Q1 performance and follows a prior peak of 8.4% in Jan-Mar 2024. Official statistical data released by the national statistics office contrasts with the central bank's earlier projection of 6.5% annual real GDP growth for 2025-26, with quarterly forecasts ranging 6.3-6.7%.