IMF Upgrades India's Growth Forecast For 2026 To 7% From 6.4%, Sees Momentum Sustaining In 2027

News18 - Oct 13, 2026

India’s economy is projected to grow 7% in the year 2026, up from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) earlier estimate of 6.4%, as resilient domestic demand and strong services activity continue to support growth despite elevated oil prices and geopolitical uncertainties.In its October World Economic Outlook (WEO), the IMF also raised India’s growth forecast for 2027 to 7% from 6.7% projected earlier, signalling that the country’s economic momentum could remain strong over the next two financial years. n18oc_india CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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