Taking these considerations together, the Economic Survey projects real GDP growth in FY27 in the range of 6.8 to 7.2 per cent. The outlook, therefore, is one of steady growth amid global uncertainty, requiring caution, but not pessimism,” it added. The Survey’s GDP growth forecast of 6.8-7.2% for 2026-27 is significantly higher than projections made by global agencies. Earlier this month, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said it expected India’s GDP growth to fall to 6.4% next year. As per the current series with 2011-12 as the base year, GDP growth stands at 7.6% in 2022-23, 9.2% in 2023-24, and 6.5% in 2024-25.

Source: Indian Express January 29, 2026 07:16 UTC