Moody’s Projected India’s GDP to Grow at 6.5% through 2027

Current Context: On 13 November 2025, Moody’s Ratings projected India’s GDP to grow at an average of 6.5% annually through 2027, keeping it the fastest‑growing major economy.

• The forecast estimates 7% growth in 2025, followed by 6.4% in 2026 and 6.5% in 2027.
• Growth is expected to be driven by government infrastructure spending, resilient household consumption, and export diversification despite global tariff challenges.
• Moody’s noted that private investment remains cautious, with corporates hesitant about large expansions.
• In comparison, global GDP is projected at 2.5–2.6%, with advanced economies at ~1.5% and emerging markets at ~4%.

Question:

Q.1 According to Moody’s Ratings (November 2025), what is the projected average annual GDP growth rate for India through 2027?
a) 6.5 percent
b) 6.0 percent
c) 5.5 percent
d) 7.0 percent

Answer: a) Moody’s forecast India’s GDP to grow at an average of 6.5 percent annually through 2027, making it the fastest-growing major economy globally.