RBI Upgrades India's GDP Growth Forecast to 6.8% for 2025-26 Amid Structural Reforms

Oct 01, 2025 02:02 pm CST

The Reserve Bank of India has raised its GDP growth forecast for 2025-26 from 6.5% to 6.8%, citing structural reforms and strong Q1 performance of 7.8%. Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted that GST streamlining will offset external challenges, with quarterly projections of 7.0%, 6.4%, and 6.2% for the remaining quarters. Strong private consumption, manufacturing revival, and robust rural demand continue to drive economic resilience despite global uncertainties.