India's economy projected to grow at 6.4% this year: UN

The report projected India to register a 6.4% growth rate in 2026 and 6.6% next year. Inflation for the country is projected to be 4.4% this year and 4.3% in 2027. Published - April 21, 2026 10:38 am IST - United Nations Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India's economy is projected to grow at 6.4% this year and 6.6% in 2027, according to a report by the United Nations. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) said in the report released Monday that economies in South and South-West Asia grew by 5.4% in 2025, compared to 5.2% in 2024, driven largely by strong growth in India. Published - April 21, 2026 10:38 am IST