World Bank upgrades India growth to 6.6 per cent for FY27 despite West Asia risks

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The World Bank has upgraded India's economic growth forecast for FY2026-27 to 6.6 per cent, citing resilient domestic demand and steady export performance. Despite global risks, India's economy is expected to remain resilient, with growth projected to moderate in FY27 due to higher global energy prices.
The World Bank has upgraded India's economic growth forecast for FY2026-27 to 6.6 per cent. This is an improvement from the earlier projection of 6.3 per cent. India's economy is expected to expand 7.6 per cent in FY2025-26, supported by robust consumption and a gradual recovery in investment activity. Growth is projected to moderate in FY27 due to higher global energy prices. The Reserve Bank of India has projected a slightly higher growth rate of 6.9 per cent for FY27. India is expected to anchor growth in South Asia, with the region projected to slow to 6.3 per cent in 2026 before recovering to 6.9 per cent in 2027.
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