The United Nations has revised India's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.4%, citing global uncertainties, but the country remains among the fastest-growing major economies globally.
India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies
May 20, 2026
03:33 pm
What's the storyThe United Nations (UN) has revised its economic growth forecast for India, projecting a rate of 6.4% for 2026. The new estimate is lower than the previous projection of 6.6%.
The revision comes amid global uncertainties and economic shocks stemming from the ongoing West Asia crisis, which have slowed growth, reignited inflationary pressures, and heightened uncertainty worldwide.
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