The mood, as per Moody's: Shocks keep coming, India keeps growing
- Posted on September 18, 2026
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In brief
Moody's upgraded India's economic outlook, projecting 7% GDP growth for fiscal year 2027, up from the previous 6% forecast. Despite global uncertainties including Middle East tensions and volatile energy markets, India's economy demonstrates remarkable resilience. Robust domestic demand, accelerating manufacturing activity, and a thriving services sector are driving expansion. However, economists warn that rising petroleum costs, persistent inflationary pressures, potential US trade tariffs, and agricultural price volatility could present headwinds to sustained growth momentum.
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The mood, as per Moody's: Shocks keep coming, India keeps growing
Moodys has raised Indias FY27 real GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6%, citing the economys resilience amid the Middle East conflict and elevated energy prices. Strong domestic consumption, investment, manufacturing and services are supporting growth, though higher oil prices, inflation, US tariff risks and food-price pressures remain concerns.
