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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**.[1] The report notes India will remain one of the fastest-growing major economies despite global headwinds.[1] It compares UN-DESA’s forecast with other agencies and highlights India’s resilience driven by domestic demand and public investment.[1] The report also discusses global growth, inflation trends, and risks from geopolitical tensions and financial instability.[1] For India, structural reforms, infrastructure push, and digitalization are cited as key drivers.[1] The assessment is in the context of a slowing world economy and tightening financial conditions worldwide.[1] The report’s projections are used by policymakers, investors, and multilaterals to benchmark expectations.[1]

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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**.[1] Nominal GDP is estimated to grow **8.0%** to about ₹357.13–357.14 lakh crore.[1] The estimates are based on available data on agriculture, industry, services, and fiscal trends.[1] NSO’s growth estimate is slightly higher than the RBI’s projection of **7.3%** for FY26.[1] These numbers are used for fiscal ratio calculations such as fiscal deficit and debt-to-GDP.[1] The estimates come amid moderate global growth and domestic policy focus on investment and manufacturing.[1] They will be updated as more data become available.[1]

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

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