India's GDP Projected to Grow by 6.7% in FY2025, Says ADB
Aspect | Details |
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Source | Asian Development Outlook (ADO) April 2025 |
GDP Growth (FY2025) | 6.7% (ADB projection), 6.5% (RBI projection) |
GDP Growth (FY2026) | 6.8% (ADB projection) |
Key Growth Drivers | Domestic demand, rising rural incomes, moderating inflation |
Inflation (FY2026) | Projected to moderate to 4.3%, further to 4% in FY2027 |
Policy Measures | Repo rate cuts (50 basis points, latest rate: 6%) |
Sectoral Outlook | Services Sector: Key growth engine; Agriculture: Strong growth; Manufacturing: Expected rebound |
Urban Infrastructure | New government fund with ₹100 billion (USD 1.17 billion) allocation |
Private Investment | Short-term challenges due to global uncertainty; long-term prospects improve |
Risk Factors | Global economic uncertainties, US tariffs on Indian exports, possible commodity price increases |
Mitigating Factors | India's strong macroeconomic fundamentals, policy space for monetary easing |
ADB Disclaimer | Forecasts made before April 2, do not account for new US tariffs |