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India’s economic growth prospects have brightened further, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revising its FY26 growth forecast to 6.6%, up from 6.4% projected in July. The upward revision, announced in the IMF’s October 2025 World Economic Outlook, underscores the country’s resilience amid a volatile global environment.

According to the report, “growth is projected to be 6.6 percent in 2025 and 6.2 percent in 2026.” The IMF attributed the improved outlook to a carryover from a stronger-than-expected first quarter, which more than offset the impact of higher U.S. import tariffs imposed on Indian goods since July.

Momentum from a robust start

India’s economy expanded 7.8% in the first quarter of FY26, marking the fastes

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