New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): India's real GDP growth is expected to reach nearly 7.2 per cent in the final quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, highlighting the sustained momentum of the domestic economy despite a challenging global environment.
According to a report by SBI, the full-year growth for FY26 is likely to settle at 7.5 per cent, even as the outlook for the following year remains subject to geopolitical shifts.
'Overall, we expect Q4FY26 real GDP growth of closer to 7.2% and nowcasted full year 2026-27 GDP growth rate of 6.6%.
FY26 GDP growth is likely to be at 7.5%,' the SBI report stated.
The report noted that while high-frequency data showed a minor decline in the fourth quarter, overall economic activity remained resilient.
Strength in rural consumption, supported by both farm and non-farm sectors, continues to provide a solid foundation for growth.
Simultaneously, urban consumption maintained a steady upward trajectory since the previous festive season, bolstered by fiscal stimulus.
On the nominal front, the projections remained high.
The report estimated that the nominal GDP growth for the fourth quarter of FY26 will hover around 12.2 per cent.....
