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FY27 Nominal GDP Growth Seen at 10-10.5% Before Budget

21 January 20261 min read
ECONOMYFY27 Nominal GDPGrowth Seen at10-10.5% BeforeBudget21 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Economists polled before the Union Budget 2026-27 expect the government to assume 10-10.5% nominal growth for FY27.

Key facts

  • FY26 First Advance Estimates: growth near 8%, level ₹357 trillion; this is below 9.8% in FY25, mainly on subdued inflation.
  • FY26 estimates are the likely base; Second Advance Estimates (27 Feb) on the 2022-23 base year may shift projections.

Nominal versus real GDP

FeatureNominal GDPReal GDP
PricesCurrent-yearConstant base-year
Inflation adjustedNoYes
UseMarket size, revenue potentialTrue output growth

Exam angle

  • Nominal GDP can mislead when inflation is high; real GDP strips out price change.

Test yourself

1. Economists expect the government to assume what nominal GDP growth for FY27 in the Union Budget 2026-27?

The poll points to 10-10.5% nominal growth for FY27.

2. Which GDP measure is adjusted for inflation and uses constant base-year prices?

Real GDP removes price effects and shows true output growth.

3. The Second Advance Estimates for FY26 will use which new base year, per the notes?

The new base year mentioned is 2022-23.

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