World Bank Projects India’s FY27 Growth At 6.6% Amid Downside Risks From Food & Energy Prices
The World Bank on Thursday projected India’s real GDP growth at 6.6% for the fiscal year 2026/27, noting that risks are currently "skewed to the downside."
The World Bank on Thursday projected India’s real GDP growth at 6.6% | Image:
World Bank
Risks to India's projected growth of 6.6% for the fiscal year 2026/27 are skewed to the downside even as ample foreign exchange buffers and a well-capitalised banking system help manage risks, the World Bank said on Thursday.
Retail inflation in the South Asian nation is projected at 4.9% for the current fiscal year reflecting higher food and energy prices and exchange depreciation pressure, said the World Bank's India Economist Aurelien Kruse.
The fiscal year in India runs from April to March. (Writing by Shivangi Acharya; Editing by Christopher Cushing)
Published By : Shourya Jha
Published On: 9 April 2026 at 14:39 IST