ADB projects India's GDP growth at 6.9% in 2026 and 7.3% in 2027
The Facts
- The Asian Development Bank projects India's GDP growth to moderate to 6.9% in 2026 from 7.6% in the previous year.
- ADB projects India's GDP growth to rise to 7.3% in 2027.
- ADB said India's near-term slowdown is linked to a challenging external environment or rising global uncertainty.
- ADB said India's growth outlook is supported by strong domestic demand or resilient domestic consumption.
- ADB projected growth across developing Asia and the Pacific at 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5.4% in 2025.
- ADB identified the ongoing conflict in West Asia or the Middle East as a key risk to the regional economic outlook.
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Why does ADB expect India's growth to slow in 2026?
ADB said the moderation is tied to a tougher external environment, including global geopolitical and trade uncertainty, even though domestic demand remains relatively resilient News18,Economic Times,Business Standard.
What does ADB expect after 2026?
ADB expects India's growth to recover to 7.3% in 2027, with support from domestic demand and a more favorable external environment cnbctv18.com,Business Standard.
How does this fit into ADB's broader regional outlook?
ADB said developing Asia and the Pacific is expected to grow 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, slower than 5.4% in 2025, as geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty weigh on the region News18,cnbctv18.com,Firstpost.
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