IMF projects 7% GDP growth for India in 2027. The IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook projects India's GDP to grow 7% in both FY27 and FY28, making it among the fastest-growing major economies. Former IMF Deputy MD Gita Gopinath lauded the "sizeable upgrade." Global growth is forecast to slow to 3.1% in 2026, with risks from inflation, geopolitical tensions and AI investment uncertainties.