World Bank Raises India's Growth Forecast to 6.6 Percent for Current Financial Year

World Bank Raises India's Growth Forecast to 6.6 Percent for Current Financial Year

The World Bank has raised India's growth forecast from 6.3 percent to 6.6 percent for the current financial year. The revised forecast is based on strong domestic demand and free trade agreements, which are expected to boost India's economic growth. The World Bank expects India to remain the primary engine of growth in South Asia. In India, growth is estimated to have accelerated from 7.1 percent in the financial year 2025 to 7.6 percent in Financial Year 26, according to the World Bank.