RBI Forecasts FY26 GDP Growth At 7.3 Percent Citing Bank Resilience And Credit Health

India’s central bank projected national GDP growth of 7.3 percent for FY26 in its latest Financial Stability Note, highlighting strong bank profitability, sound asset quality, and improved capital buffers. The RBI said systemic stress indicators remained contained while credit growth in retail and services segments continued robust. It added that prudent provisioning and digital oversight frameworks enhanced stability. Economists viewed the assessment as reaffirming India’s relative macro strength amid global uncertainty, though they cautioned about imported inflation and external-sector imbalances requiring vigilance.