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OECD’s India growth forecast: From 6.3% to 7.1%
The OECD raised its FY27 growth forecast for India to 7.1%, up 80 basis points from its June estimate of 6.3%, citing resilient domestic demand and government policies that shielded households and firms from higher energy prices.
The OECD raised its FY27 growth forecast for India from 6.3% in June to 7.1% in September 2026.
That is an increase of 80 basis points.
Resilient domestic demand and government energy-price policies were cited as key drivers.
The report is part of the OECD’s periodic Economic Outlook series.
India remains among the world’s faster-growing large economies.
The OECD’s Economic Outlook reports are published periodically and cover growth projections for major global economies.
India has been among the faster-growing large economies globally in recent years.
Separately, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India is expected to account for nearly 25% of global energy demand growth over the next two decades.
Domestic demand, including consumption and investment, has been a consistent driver of India’s growth story.
Forecast upgrades of this kind are often watched closely by investors and policymakers as a signal of economic momentum.
The OECD is an intergovernmental organisation with 38 member countries that publishes regular economic analysis and forecasts.
India’s growth forecasts from various international agencies have varied through 2026 based on differing assumptions about global trade and energy prices.
A higher growth forecast can influence investor sentiment and capital flows into an economy.
The Indian government has periodically highlighted forecast upgrades from international agencies as validation of its economic policies.
Other multilateral agencies, including the IMF and World Bank, also publish periodic growth forecasts for India and other major economies.
GDP growth forecasts are typically revised as new economic data, such as quarterly output and inflation figures, becomes available.
India’s fiscal year runs from April to March, with FY27 referring to the year beginning April 2026.
Basis points are a standard unit used in finance and economics, with 100 basis points equal to one percentage point.
Global energy prices have been a significant factor in inflation and growth trends across many economies in recent years.
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