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India lifts GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year
✍️ DW.com
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 09:38 AM
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The Indian government has raised its projected economic growth rate for the current fiscal year, citing improved macro‑economic indicators.
New Delhi – The Ministry of Finance announced today that it has revised upward its GDP growth projection for the ongoing fiscal year. The revision reflects the government's assessment that recent data on consumption, investment and exports point to a stronger economic trajectory than previously expected.
Officials said the upgrade is driven by a pickup in private sector spending, a steadier flow of foreign investment and a modest improvement in the trade balance. The ministry also highlighted that inflationary pressures have remained within the central bank's target range, giving policymakers more room to support growth.
Analysts expect the higher forecast to bolster confidence among investors and could influence fiscal planning for the next budget. The revised outlook will be incorporated into upcoming economic reports and may affect the government's targets for infrastructure spending and social programmes.
Officials said the upgrade is driven by a pickup in private sector spending, a steadier flow of foreign investment and a modest improvement in the trade balance. The ministry also highlighted that inflationary pressures have remained within the central bank's target range, giving policymakers more room to support growth.
Analysts expect the higher forecast to bolster confidence among investors and could influence fiscal planning for the next budget. The revised outlook will be incorporated into upcoming economic reports and may affect the government's targets for infrastructure spending and social programmes.