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Domestic GDP forecast

India's GDP Forecast and Base Year Revision

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 27, 2026 · Last updated Feb 27, 2026

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The positive GDP growth forecast for India, coupled with the revision of its national accounts base year, is expected to boost investor confidence in the Indian economy. This development could lead to increased foreign investment and a more favorable outlook for Indian equities, as India continues its economic turnaround.

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India's India===Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has estimated the nation's real GDP to grow by 7.6% in the financial year 2025-26, with nominal GDP pegged at 8.6%. This robust growth is primarily driven by strong performance in the second and third quarters, with the manufacturing sector showing double-digit growth. MoSPI also released a new series of Annual and Quarterly National Accounts Estimates with a base year of 2022-23, replacing the previous 2011-12 series. This revision aligns with international best practices and addresses concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in late 2025 regarding outdated data. India has significantly improved its economic standing, moving from being the 11th largest economy in 2013-14 to the fourth-largest, and shedding its 'Fragile 5' label coined by a Morgan Stanley analyst.

100 India estimated to grow real GDP by 7.6%
90 India===Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released new series of Annual and Quarterly National Accounts Estimates
40 International Monetary Fund assigned 'C' rating on national accounts India
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India's economy is projected to grow by 7.6% in real GDP for FY 2025-26, with nominal GDP at 8.6%. This sustained growth, driven by manufacturing and other sectors, positions India as the fourth-largest economy globally, improving its standing from the 'Fragile 5' in 2013.
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The India===Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the new series of Annual and Quarterly National Accounts Estimates with a base year of 2022-23, replacing the 2011-12 series. This revision addresses concerns about outdated data and provides updated economic growth estimates for India.
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The International Monetary Fund had assigned India a 'C' rating on national accounts in late 2025, citing outdated data. The revision of India's GDP base year by the India===Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation addresses this concern.
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A Morgan Stanley analyst coined the term 'Fragile 5' in 2013, which included India, Brazil, Indonesia, South Africa, and Turkey, to describe emerging economies facing stress. India's current economic growth demonstrates a significant turnaround from that period.
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Brazil was one of the 'Fragile 5' economies identified by a Morgan Stanley analyst in 2013, alongside India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Turkey.
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Indonesia was one of the 'Fragile 5' economies identified by a Morgan Stanley analyst in 2013, alongside India, Brazil, South Africa, and Turkey.
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South Africa was one of the 'Fragile 5' economies identified by a Morgan Stanley analyst in 2013, alongside India, Brazil, Indonesia, and Turkey.
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