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World Bank Raises India’s FY27 GDP Forecast to 7.1%
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 06:34 AM
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The World Bank has revised its growth estimate for India’s 2027 fiscal year to 7.1%, signalling confidence in the country’s economic trajectory.
The World Bank has upgraded its forecast for India’s gross domestic product growth in the fiscal year 2027 (FY27) to 7.1%. The revised estimate reflects a more optimistic outlook on the country’s economic performance.
The update follows a review of recent data and policy developments that suggest a resilient growth path for India. The World Bank’s earlier projection for FY27 had been slightly lower, and the new figure indicates a modest lift.
Analysts note that a 7.1% growth rate would place India among the fastest-growing major economies in the world. The revision could influence investor sentiment and policy planning.
The World Bank’s forecast is part of its annual Global Economic Prospects report, which assesses growth trends for emerging markets and developing economies worldwide.
The update follows a review of recent data and policy developments that suggest a resilient growth path for India. The World Bank’s earlier projection for FY27 had been slightly lower, and the new figure indicates a modest lift.
Analysts note that a 7.1% growth rate would place India among the fastest-growing major economies in the world. The revision could influence investor sentiment and policy planning.
The World Bank’s forecast is part of its annual Global Economic Prospects report, which assesses growth trends for emerging markets and developing economies worldwide.