India’s Growth Resilient at 6.5% in FY26, Remains World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy: S&P Global

New Delhi: Despite global market turbulence, India’s economy remains resilient, with S&P Global forecasting a steady 6.5% GDP growth for FY26. The agency affirmed that India continues to hold the title of the world’s fastest-growing major economy, thanks to a combination of strong domestic buffers and adaptive strategies against external challenges.

The report underlined that while global shocks have posed short-term hurdles in the past, they have not derailed India’s long-term growth momentum. In fact, India’s advantage over advanced economies has widened due to consistent reforms, infrastructure expansion, and streamlined processes.

India’s Growth Resilient Due to Reforms and Trade Expansion

According to S&P Global, India is strategically encouraging greater participation in global trade, which is expected to generate economic gains, attract capital, and create large-scale employment opportunities. The report, however, emphasized that reforms are crucial at the central, state, and bureaucratic levels to sustain this momentum.

Private Credit and Nuclear Value Chain Fuel Growth

The private credit industry is poised for rapid expansion, filling the financing gap left by traditional banks. This growth is being supported by robust insolvency frameworks. Additionally, India’s ambition to localize the nuclear value chain and harness its vast thorium reserves is projected to strengthen domestic capacity building and technology transfer, adding another layer to long-term economic growth.

Shipbuilding Industry Offers New Opportunity

Highlighting another growth sector, S&P Global noted India’s potential to significantly expand its presence in global shipbuilding. Although the country currently contributes less than 1% of the global market, its vision is to become a top-five shipbuilding nation by 2047, a target that demands clear strategy and sustained execution.

Digital Transformation Accelerates India’s Growth Resilient Path

India’s digital revolution is reshaping its economic landscape. The surge in investments for data centers and digital infrastructure is not only fueling the expanding digital economy but also driving electricity demand. The report projects India to become the second-largest market in the Asia-Pacific for data centers’ electricity demand within two years, overtaking Japan and Australia.

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