GENERAL23 Sept 2026
ADB raises India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7% on strong Q1 growth
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised India's growth forecast for FY27 to 7% from 6.6% in July, after the economy grew 7.8% in the first quarter. It expects 7.1% growth in FY28 and has cut its FY27 inflation forecast to 5%. For business owners, this signals steady demand and easier planning, though fuel prices and inflation still need watching.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The ADB raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 7 per cent from 6.6 per cent in July, citing stronger-than-expected first quarter performance.
- India's GDP grew 7.8 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of FY2026 (2026-27), supported by investment demand, consumption, manufacturing and services.
- The ADB now projects FY28 growth at 7.1 per cent and has lowered its FY27 inflation forecast from 5.2 per cent to 5 per cent.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Use this as a rough guide for sales and hiring plans, but keep a buffer for fuel and input cost swings, and check with your CA before taking big borrowing or pricing calls.
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