United Nations (UN) upgrades India's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% and projects 6.7% for 2027.

Key facts

• The UN has raised India's 2026 GDP growth projection to 6.6% from the earlier 6.4%.
• India's GDP is forecast to grow 6.7% in 2027.
• India's GDP is expected to expand 7.4% in 2025.
• Inflation in India is forecast at 4.1% in 2026.
• On a financial year basis, India's economy is estimated to grow 7.2% in 2025-26 and 6.6% in 2026-27.
• The US has imposed a 50% tariff on India, including a 25% penalty for importing Russian oil.
• The US accounts for around 18% of India's exports.
• Globally, GDP growth is projected at 2.7% in 2026, marginally lower than the estimated 2.8% for 2025.
• The US economy is anticipated to grow 1.9% in 2025 and 2% in 2026.
• China's growth is forecast at 4.9% in 2025 and 4.6% in 2026.