Economy

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

S&P Global Ratings raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast for India to 7% from 6.6%. The agency cited robust industrial activity, healthy consumption, strong goods exports and accelerating government investment, which pushed June-quarter growth above its earlier expectations. S&P also expects the Reserve Bank of India to deliver a rate hike.

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A ratings-agency upgrade signals firming confidence in India's growth trajectory.

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  • S&P raised India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 7%, up from 6.6%.
  • Drivers: strong industry, consumption, goods exports and government investment.
  • S&P expects an RBI rate hike.

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