India's economic growth forecast for 2025-26 has been revised downward by the World Bank to 6.3 per cent, a reduction from its earlier projection of 6.7 per cent in January, as weakening global demand and rising trade barriers weigh on exports.

The World Bank has downgraded India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2025-26 to 6.3 per cent from its earlier estimate of 6.7 per cent, citing weaker exports and slowing investment. However, India is set to retain its position as the fastest-growing major economy amid a backdrop of subdued global expansion.

India is projected to maintain the fastest growth rate among the world’s largest economies, at 6.3% in FY 2025-26, the report noted.