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RBI Boosts FY27 GDP Forecast to 6.7%, Highlights Economic Resilience
✍️ News18
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 01:40 PM
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The Reserve Bank of India has revised its growth projection for the fiscal year 2027 to 6.7%, citing steady resilience in the economy.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised its growth projection for the fiscal year 2027 (FY27) to 6.7%, up from the earlier estimate of 6.4%. The update was released in the RBI's annual report and reflects the central bank's confidence in the economy's resilience.
RBI cited steady domestic demand, a rebound in manufacturing output and a robust services sector as key drivers behind the higher forecast. The revised figure also incorporates expectations of continued growth in the informal sector and improved employment conditions.
The upward revision signals that the RBI believes the monetary policy framework will remain accommodative while keeping inflation within the 4% target band. It also suggests that the bank sees no immediate need to tighten policy prematurely.
Market analysts view the update as a positive signal for investors, potentially boosting confidence in equity and bond markets. The RBI's forecast will be closely monitored by policymakers and businesses as they plan for the coming fiscal year.
RBI cited steady domestic demand, a rebound in manufacturing output and a robust services sector as key drivers behind the higher forecast. The revised figure also incorporates expectations of continued growth in the informal sector and improved employment conditions.
The upward revision signals that the RBI believes the monetary policy framework will remain accommodative while keeping inflation within the 4% target band. It also suggests that the bank sees no immediate need to tighten policy prematurely.
Market analysts view the update as a positive signal for investors, potentially boosting confidence in equity and bond markets. The RBI's forecast will be closely monitored by policymakers and businesses as they plan for the coming fiscal year.