<h1>Prime Minister Says India's Q1 GDP Grew 7.8% Amid 50% Foreign Tariffs, Signals Next-Generation Reforms Ahead of GST Cuts</h1> The prime minister stated India's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 despite global uncertainties and 'challenges driven by economic self-interest,' asserting growth across manufacturing, services, agriculture and construction and signaling forthcoming 'next-generation' reforms. The remarks followed an increase by a foreign government of an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods-bringing total tariffs to 50%-in response to India's purchase of Russian oil, and precede a GST Council meeting to consider broad rate cuts. The account highlights sovereign trade measures, potential tariff-driven disputes, and imminent domestic tax policy changes.