UN DESA Projects India’s FY26 Growth at 7.2%
Why in the news
The UN’s economic affairs department gave India a forecast broadly matching the Centre’s own, despite trade uncertainty from U.S. tariffs.
Key facts
- Forecast body: UN DESA; report: WESP 2026.
- Drivers: household consumption, public capital spending and growth in manufacturing and services.
| Period | Projected growth |
|---|---|
| Calendar year 2025 | 7.4% |
| FY 2026-27 | 6.6% |
| FY 2027-28 | 6.8% |
Exam angle
- Remember 7.2% (UN DESA) against 7.4% (government) for FY 2025-26.
- Medium-term trend: gradual moderation.