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Moody’s raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6% on resilient economy, stronger investment

Moody's has raised India's GDP growth forecast to seven percent for 2026-27. Strong private consumption and robust investment are driving this optimistic economic outlook. This revised forecast surpasses projections from the IMF and S&P Global Ratings. However, elevated energy prices and potential El Niño disruptions remain key risks. Fiscal consolidation is expected to continue gradually over…

Moody’s raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6% on resilient economy, stronger investment

Moody's Ratings has revised its forecast for India's real GDP growth in fiscal 2026-27 to 7% from 6%, citing the country's resilient economy and stronger investment. The upgrade is driven by factors such as stronger private consumption, robust gross fixed capital formation, continued public infrastructure spending, a revival in private investment, and sustained strength in services.

This optimistic outlook surpasses the projections of other major institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, which had forecast 6.4% growth for FY27, and S&P Global Ratings, which had projected 6.6%.

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