World Bank upgrades India’s FY25 GDP forecast to 6.9 % citing resilient consumption and exports

The World Bank raised India’s FY25 GDP growth forecast from 6.6 % to 6.9 %, attributing the upgrade to strong domestic consumption, rising private investment, and export diversification. It cited robust infrastructure push and stable macro fundamentals as key drivers. Inflation moderation and fiscal prudence further enhanced India’s outlook relative to peers. The Bank expects growth to average 6.8 % over 2026-27. Risks include oil-price volatility and slowing global demand. India remains the fastest-growing major economy for the third consecutive year.