EconomySaturday, 23 May 2026·The Hindu
UN lowers India’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.4% amid West Asia crisis
The UN cut India’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.4% on 20 May 2026, citing West Asia crisis-related shocks.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 20 May 2026, the United Nations revised India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 downward to 6.4%, from the earlier estimate of 6.6%.
Key specifics
- The UN projected India’s 2025 growth at 7.5%.
- India’s growth is expected to rise marginally to 6.6% in 2027.
- Global economic growth for 2026 was forecast at 2.5%.
- The downgrade was linked to the West Asia crisis, higher energy import costs and global financial tightening.
- The UN was established on 24 October 1945 and currently has 193 Member States.
Exam lens
Economy and international organisation question, UN, 20 May 2026, India GDP 6.4%, 2025 at 7.5%, 2027 at 6.6% — TNPSC may ask the revised forecast and the reason for the downgrade.