EconomyFriday, 5 June 2026·The Hindu
RBI Annual Report 2025-26 projects India’s FY27 GDP growth at 6.9% despite West Asia conflict risks
The RBI’s Annual Report 2025-26 said India’s 2026-27 economy remains resilient, with real GDP growth projected at 6.9% and CPI inflation at 4.6%.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On May 29, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India released its Annual Report 2025-26 and projected India’s real GDP growth for 2026-27 at 6.9%, even as the West Asia conflict and global trade uncertainty weighed on the outlook.
Key specifics
- RBI Annual Report 2025-26 was released on May 29, 2026.
- Real GDP growth for 2026-27 is projected at 6.9%.
- CPI inflation for 2026-27 is projected at 4.6%.
- IMF baseline projections cited by RBI: global growth at 3.1% in 2026 and merchandise-services trade volume at 2.8%.
- Global inflation in the IMF baseline scenario is projected at 4.4% in 2026, up from 3.8% in January 2026.
Exam lens
Question type: Economy and RBI report facts, growth-inflation projections, IMF comparison, and the 2026-27 outlook are exam-relevant; TNPSC may ask the projected GDP and CPI inflation figures together.