The World Bank has lowered India's GDP growth forecast for FY 2025-26 to 6.3%, citing global economic headwinds and domestic policy uncertainties. The IMF also revised its projection downward to 6.2%. Across South Asia, growth projections have been broadly reduced, with the region expected to grow at 5.8% in 2025.
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