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UN WESP 2025: India Projected Fastest-Growing Major Economy

18 May 20251 min read
REPORTS & INDEXESUN WESP 2025:India ProjectedFastest-GrowingMajor Economy18 May 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The UN’s WESP 2025 report said India remains the fastest-growing major economy.

Key facts

IndicatorProjection
India GDP growth, FY2024-256.3%
India GDP growth, FY2025-266.4%
India inflation4.9% (2024) to 4.3% (2025), inside RBI’s 2-6% band
World GDP growth, 20252.4%
  • Drivers: strong private consumption and robust public investment; employment trends positive.
  • Significance: India outperforms despite global headwinds and draws investment.

About WESP

Flagship report of UN DESA on global economic trends and forecasts.

Test yourself

1. Which UN body publishes the World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report?

WESP is a flagship publication of UN DESA.

2. What GDP growth did WESP 2025 project for India in FY2025-26?

It projected 6.3% for FY2024-25 and 6.4% for FY2025-26.

3. What global GDP growth did WESP 2025 project for 2025?

Global growth was projected at only 2.4%.