Growth deceleration at 5.4% in second qtr is 'disappointing': CEA

India's growth slowed to 5.4% in July-September, but the economy is expected to grow 6.5% or more in FY25. Consumption in rural India remains strong and manufacturing jobs are growing. The labour market shows growth and order books of capital goods companies grew over 20% in FY24. Agriculture and construction sectors are doing well, contributing to economic resilience.