UN Lowers India’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.3%, Cites Global Headwinds

Current Context: The United Nations (UN) has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 downward to 6.3%, citing global trade tensions and policy uncertainty.

Report Name: World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2025.
Release Date: May 16, 2025.
Released By: UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA).

Key Highlights:

India’s GDP growth projection lowered from 6.6% (January estimate) to 6.3%.
Inflation expected to decline from 4.9% (2024) to 4.3% (2025), within RBI’s target range.
Private consumption and public investment remain strong, supporting economic resilience.
Global GDP growth forecast lowered to 2.4% in 2025, reflecting economic slowdown.

Question:

Q.1 What is the revised GDP growth forecast for India in 2025 according to the UN's mid-2025 report?
a) 6.6%
b) 6.5%
c) 6.3%
d) 6.1%

Answer: c) The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) revised India's 2025 GDP growth forecast downward from 6.6% to 6.3% in its World Economic Situation and Prospects as of mid-2025 report.