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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...

December 4, 2025 1:25 PM

Fitch raises India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.4% on strong consumption, tax reforms

Fitch Ratings on Thursday revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 7.4%, up from its earlier estimate of 6.9%, citing strong domestic demand and the positive impact of recent tax reforms. The global rating agency said private consumption remains the primary engine of growth this fiscal year, supported by “strong real income dynamics, improved consumer sentiment, and the benefits of goods and services tax reforms.” It added that robust household spending has kept economic momentum f...

November 7, 2025 4:54 PM

India set to exceed 6.8% GDP growth in FY26: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said that India’s private capital expenditure remains robust despite global uncertainty, and the country is projected to achieve GDP growth exceeding 6.8 per cent in current fiscal (FY26). Speaking at an event in Mumbai, he indicated a potential upward revision of GDP growth following Q2 data, citing a recovery in private capital expenditure and increased foreign inflows. The CEA noted that the first five months of the year have already ...

October 29, 2025 11:01 PM

Saudi economy minister forecasts 2025 real GDP growth at 5.1%

Saudi Arabia's economy minister forecast real GDP growth of 5.1% for 2025, supported by the non-oil sector, as the kingdom accelerates efforts to diversify away from oil. "We forecast to close the year...in terms of total real GDP growth at around 5.1% and for non-oil GDP around 3.8%," Faisal Alibrahim said, speaking on a panel at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh on Wednesday. "But we need to acknowledge we are on a long term restructuring journey. We are prioritising dive...