UN WESP 2025: India Projected Fastest-Growing Major Economy
Why in the news
The UN’s WESP 2025 report said India remains the fastest-growing major economy.
Key facts
| Indicator | Projection |
|---|---|
| India GDP growth, FY2024-25 | 6.3% |
| India GDP growth, FY2025-26 | 6.4% |
| India inflation | 4.9% (2024) to 4.3% (2025), inside RBI’s 2-6% band |
| World GDP growth, 2025 | 2.4% |
- 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.