IMF Reaffirms India’s 6.6% Growth Outlook, Retains Top Global Ranking

The International Monetary Fund reaffirmed its forecast for India’s 2025 GDP growth at 6.6%, keeping it the fastest-growing major economy worldwide. The projection exceeds China’s 4.8% and the U.S.’s 2.0%, highlighting India’s resilience amid global tariff tensions. Strong domestic reforms, diversified exports, and robust services output supported the upbeat assessment. Economists said continued infrastructure investment and consumption growth could sustain momentum even under elevated interest rates. IMF analysts described India as a stabilizing force amid slowing global trade and capital volatility.