India is expected to remain the strongest pillar of South Asia’s economy, even as global uncertainties continue to weigh on the region. The World Bank has revised India’s growth forecast for 2026-27 upward to 6.6 percent, from an earlier estimate of 6.3 percent, signalling confidence in the country’s resilience despite external pressures.
The revised outlook comes at a time when South Asia faces mounting challenges from geopolitical tensions and energy market disruptions. While growth across the region is expected to slow, India continues to stand out as the primary driver, offering stability in an otherwise uncertain economic environment.
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