S&P Global Ratings projected India's FY2026-27 GDP growth at 6.6% on June 25, 2026, down from 7.7% in FY26. The agency cited energy stress (rising oil prices due to the West Asia conflict) and concerns over a weaker monsoon as key factors behind the slowdown. This forecast is slightly higher than other major agencies' estimates, including the OECD (6.3%) and Fitch (6.4%). S&P noted that India would, nonetheless, remain the fastest-growing major economy globally.
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S&P Global Ratings Forecasts India's FY27 GDP Growth at 6.6% Amid Energy Stress, Weak Monsoon Concerns
Key Points
- S&P Global Ratings projected India's FY2026-27 GDP growth at 6.6% on June 25, 2026, down from 7.7% in FY26
- The agency cited energy stress (rising oil prices due to the West Asia conflict) and concerns over a weaker monsoon as key factors behind the slowdown
- This forecast is slightly higher than other major agencies' estimates, including the OECD (6.3%) and Fitch (6.4%)
- S&P noted that India would, nonetheless, remain the fastest-growing major economy globally
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• S&P Global Ratings (June 25, 2026): India FY27 GDP: 6.6% (down from FY26's 7.7%) • Reasons for slowdown: West Asia energy stress (oil prices), weak monsoon concerns • Comparison: OECD (6.3%), Fitch (6.4%), SBI Research (7.7%) • India: still projected to remain the fastest-growing major economy globally
