Economy

S&P, Fitch raise India's FY27 GDP forecast to 7% and 6.9%; expect RBI rate hike

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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S&P and Fitch have raised India's FY27 GDP growth projections to 7% and 6.9% respectively, citing robust June quarter economic activity.

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The Asian Development Bank and Moody's Ratings also revised India's growth forecast upwards to 7% for FY27.

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Inflationary pressures are expected to prompt the Reserve Bank of India to increase policy rates by at least 25 basis points this year.