United Nations trims India 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4%
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The United Nations just trimmed India's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.4% (down from 6.6%), mainly because the West Asia crisis is making things tougher economically.
Still, India is holding onto its spot as one of the world's fastest-growing big economies.
Ingo Pitterle predicts India 6.6% 2027
According to U.N. economist Ingo Pitterle, higher energy import costs and tighter global financial conditions, thanks to the West Asia crisis, are putting pressure on India's economy and limiting policy options.
Even so, strong consumer demand, public investment, and booming services exports are expected to keep growth steady, with a bounce back to 6.6% predicted for 2027.