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S&P Global Ratings raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6.6%; expects RBI rate hike

S&P Global Ratings has raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY2026-27 to 7%, up from its earlier estimate of 6.6%. The agency cited robust industrial activity, healthy consumption, strong goods exports and accelerating government investment, which lifted June-quarter growth above expectations. S&P also expects the Reserve Bank of India to raise interest rates this fiscal year, echoing recent upgrades by Moody's and Fitch.

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  • S&P raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 7%, from 6.6% earlier.
  • Drivers: industrial activity, consumption, goods exports, government investment.
  • S&P expects an RBI rate hike during the current fiscal year.
  • Moody's and Fitch have also recently raised India's growth forecasts.

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