India's
economy grew by 5.7% in the three months to June, its fastest pace in
two-and-a-half years, according to an official estimate.
The
economy was helped by strong growth in electricity, gas and water supply, and
financial services, the Ministry of Statistics said.
The
growth figure was higher than analysts had been expecting.
India's
new government has launched policies designed to encourage business investment,
including changes to tax.
Ever
since the Narendra Modi government took charge, business sentiment has