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World Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, flags oil and El Niño risks

8 sources · first seen 11:48 6 Oct · updated 13:42 6 Oct

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  • The forecast rises from 6.6%; the bank sees FY28 growth at 7.2%
  • The bank cited elevated external risks, including high energy prices and El Niño
  • Faster growth supports domestic cyclicals, while oil and weather risks matter for energy and agriculture

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8 reports · earliest 11:48
MoneycontrolWorld Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, but AI adoption trails US11:48Business TodayWorld Bank scales up India’s FY27 GDP growth projection to 7.1%12:05NDTV ProfitWorld Bank Upgrades India's FY27 Growth Forecast To 7.1%; Says High Energy Prices, El Nino Pose Risk12:14Business LineWorld Bank ups India’s growth to 7.1% in FY2712:15Economic TimesWorld Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1%, flags oil, El Niño risks12:16CNBC-TV18World Bank raises India growth forecast to 7.1% for FY27, sees 7.2% in FY2812:27MintWorld Bank raises India FY27 growth forecast to 7.1% from 6.6% on stronger-than-expected activity12:47Fortune IndiaIndia to grow at 7.1% in FY27, says World Bank report13:42