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Current Affairs 11 January 2026

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  • UN-DESA projects India’s GDP growth at 6.6% for 2026 in WESP 2026 report
  • NSO estimates India’s real GDP growth at 7.4% and nominal GDP at 8.0% for FY26

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UN-DESA projects India’s GDP growth at 6.6% for 2026 in WESP 2026 report

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) released its “World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026” report projecting India’s GDP growth at **6.6% in 2026**. The report notes India will remain one of the fastest-growing major economies despite global headwinds. It compares UN-DESA’s forecast with other agencies and highlights India’s resilience driven by domestic demand and public investment. The report also discusses global growth, inflation trends, and risks from geopolitical tensions and financial instability. For India, structural reforms, infrastructure push, and digitalization are cited as key drivers. The assessment is in the context of a slowing world economy and tightening financial conditions worldwide. The report’s projections are used by policymakers, investors, and multilaterals to benchmark expectations.

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UN-DESA’s World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 report projects India’s GDP growth for 2026 at which rate?

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NSO estimates India’s real GDP growth at 7.4% and nominal GDP at 8.0% for FY26

The National Statistical Office (NSO) has released advance estimates placing India’s **real GDP** at ₹201.90 lakh crore for FY26, implying **7.4% growth**. Nominal GDP is estimated to grow **8.0%** to about ₹357.13–357.14 lakh crore. The estimates are based on available data on agriculture, industry, services, and fiscal trends. NSO’s growth estimate is slightly higher than the RBI’s projection of **7.3%** for FY26. These numbers are used for fiscal ratio calculations such as fiscal deficit and debt-to-GDP. The estimates come amid moderate global growth and domestic policy focus on investment and manufacturing. They will be updated as more data become available.

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According to NSO’s advance estimates for FY26, India’s real GDP growth is projected at

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