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India’s Growth Rate: S&P Global Ratings has increased India’s GDP growth forecast for the upcoming financial year 2026-27 to 7.1 percent. According to the agency, private consumption, investment and exports will be the main drivers of this growth. However, due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the increase in energy prices may put pressure on the financial situation.
In its latest Asia-Pacific economic report, the agency said rising geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties could impact India through commodity prices, trade and capital flows. If crude oil prices remain high, fuel could become expensive, although the full impact is unlikely to reach consumers.
Estimate of 7.1 percent growth
The agency estimates that real GDP growth will be 7.1 percent in the financial year ending March 31, 2027, while it may be 7.6 percent in 2025-26. Strong private consumption, improvement in investment and strength in exports will be the main reasons for this. S&P has raised growth estimates for 2025-26 by 0.4 percentage points and for 2026-27 by 0.2 percentage points.
Regarding inflation, the agency estimates that it may increase to 4.3 percent in the financial year 2026-27. Higher crude oil prices are likely to widen the trade deficit, although exports of services may help keep the current account deficit under control.
On the policy front, the Reserve Bank of India has been said to keep interest rates stable for the time being and will maintain a ‘neutral’ stance. However, if oil prices rise too much, the central bank may have to take strict measures.
domestic demand weak
The report also says that the crisis in West Asia will affect the economies of the Asia-Pacific region, because these countries are dependent on energy imports. High energy prices reduce people’s purchasing power and weaken domestic demand. The subsidy burden may also increase in countries like India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand.
According to the agency’s base case, the price of Brent crude may average $ 92 per barrel in the April-June quarter and around $ 80 per barrel in 2026. However, if supply is disrupted and the crisis deepens, the price could rise to $185 per barrel in the June quarter and $130 in 2026. In such a situation, if inflation increases, RBI can increase the interest rate by 0.25 percent in the second half of the year.
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