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October 7, 2026 11:24 AM

RBI raises FY27 GDP growth projection by 40 bps to 7.1%

Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday raised the central bank's real GDP growth projection for the current financial year 2026-27 by 40 basis points to 7.1 per cent, citing the resilience of domestic economic activity despite global headwinds. Announcing the outcome of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee meeting, Malhotra said geopolitical tensions, elevated international commodity prices, additional frictions in global trade and tightening global financial conditions co...

October 1, 2026 1:00 PM

India’s economy likely to grow 7.3% in Q2 FY27: Finance Ministry

India’s economy is expected to grow by 7.3 per cent in the second quarter of FY27, supported by resilient domestic demand and investment, even as higher oil prices, tighter global financial conditions and trade uncertainties pose challenges to sustaining the growth momentum, the Ministry of Finance said in its Monthly Economic Review for September 2026. The review said the economy entered the second quarter from a position of strength after recording 7.8 per cent growth in Q1 FY27, the highes...

August 31, 2026 8:55 PM

Once again, Indian economy trumped global uncertainties: HM Amit Shah on Q1 GDP data

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Indian economy has once again trumped global uncertainties after the country secured a GDP growth of 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of FY 2026-27. HM Shah also said this stands as a testament to the “visionary” leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Indian economy growing from strength to strength against global odds under Modi govt. Once again, the Indian economy has trumped global uncertainties and secured a GDP growth of 7.8% i...

June 5, 2026 5:17 PM

India’s economy grows 7.7% in FY 2025-26; Q4 growth accelerates to 7.8%

India's economy expanded by 7.7 percent in real terms during the financial year 2025-26, while growth accelerated to 7.8 percent in the January–March quarter, according to the Provisional Estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday. The latest figures indicate an improvement over the 7.1 percent real GDP growth recorded in FY 2024-25, reflecting continued momentum across agriculture, manufacturing, constructio...

May 29, 2026 12:38 PM

RBI sees India’s growth resilient at 6.9 percent in FY27 despite West Asia conflict risks

India's economy is expected to remain resilient in 2026-27 despite rising geopolitical tensions and inflationary risks emanating from the West Asia conflict, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its Annual Report 2025-26. The central bank projected India's real GDP growth at 6.9 per cent for 2026-27, while warning that inflationary pressures could intensify due to elevated crude oil prices, supply disruptions and global uncertainty. "Against the backdrop of a moderate global growth, the out...

May 11, 2026 10:44 AM

India projected to clock 6.6 pc GDP growth in FY27 despite global headwinds: SBI Research

India’s economy has remained resilient amid global shocks and is projected to clock the full year 2026-27 GDP growth rate of 6.6 per cent, with real GDP growth of closer to 7.2 per cent in the fourth quarter last fiscal (Q4 FY26), an SBI Research report said on Monday. The GDP growth for last fiscal (FY26) is likely to be at 7.5 per cent. Despite global headwinds, the Indian economy has maintained strong growth momentum. High-frequency activity data indicates resilient economic activity, with...

April 8, 2026 1:13 PM

RBI Projects India’s GDP Growth at 7.6% for FY26, Flags Global Risks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday projected India’s real GDP growth at 7.6 per cent for FY26 under a new GDP series, citing resilience driven by strong domestic demand, services activity and manufacturing expansion. For FY27, the central bank has estimated growth at 6.9 per cent, indicating a likely moderation amid rising global uncertainties and cost pressures. Announcing the projections after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said global d...

February 27, 2026 5:15 PM

India projects 7.6% GDP growth for FY26, nominal growth at 8.6%

India’s real GDP is estimated to grow at 7.6 per cent in the current financial year 2025–26, according to estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday. Nominal GDP, which includes inflation, is projected to expand by 8.6 per cent during the year, the government said. The overall economic performance in 2025–26 is supported by strong real growth recorded in the second quarter (8.4 per cent) and the third quarter (7.8 per cent). In the Oct...

January 29, 2026 12:41 PM

Economic Survey pegs India’s potential growth between 6.8–7.2% in FY27, outlook positive despite global risks

India's economic growth remains resilient, with strong domestic demand acting as the main anchor, even as the global environment continues to remain fragile, according to the Economic Survey of India tabled in Parliament on Thursday. Taking an optimistic view of the economy, the Economic Survey estimated India's potential growth at around 7 per cent. It also projected that India's GDP growth in FY27 is likely to remain in the range of 6.8 per cent to 7.2 per cent, reflecting the economy's mediu...

January 2, 2026 3:35 PM

India’s nominal GDP growth to improve to 11% in FY27: Report

India’s nominal GDP growth is expected to improve to around 11 per cent in FY27, with real GDP growth projected at 7.2 per cent, supported by domestic credit-led consumption and continued policy support, according to a report released on Friday. The report by SBI Mutual Fund said it remains “constructive on growth” over the medium term, with structural reforms and premiumisation shaping the outlook. However, it cautioned that a global economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions remain key...