IMF Lifts India’s FY26 Growth Forecast to 7.3%
Why in the news
The IMF upgraded India’s growth estimate for FY 2025-26, citing a strong third quarter and fourth-quarter momentum.
Key facts
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| India FY 2025-26 (IMF) | 7.3%, from 6.6% |
| India 2026 and 2027 | 6.4% |
| Government estimate | 7.4% |
| World 2026 / 2027 | 3.3% / 3.2% |
Drivers
- Headwind: restrictive, shifting trade policy.
- Tailwinds: AI-led technology investment, supportive policy, easy financial conditions, adaptable private sector.
Exam angle
- Upgrade: 6.6% to 7.3% for FY 2025-26.
- The IMF figure sits slightly under the government’s 7.4% estimate.
- Global outlook is called resilient and broadly unchanged.