India’s economy grew 6.1% in the second three months of the year compared with the same period last year, which was slightly better than had been expected.

The official gross domestic product figure was down from the 7.8% growth seen in the second quarter of 2008.

Although growth has slowed from last year, the economy is still expanding faster than most other countries.

Indian economists said weakness in agriculture could be offset by growth in manufacturing later in the year.

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has projected growth of “six percent plus” for the financial year to March 2010. That is down from the 6.7% logged in the previous full financial year.