ADB retains India's growth forecast at 7%; govt spending, agriculture to boost economy
The HinduThe Asian Development Bank on Wednesday retained India's growth forecast for the current fiscal at 7% and said that the economy is expected to accelerate in the coming quarters on improved farm output, and higher Government spending. In its Asian Development Outlook update of September, the ADB said exports in the current fiscal will be higher than earlier projected, led by larger services exports. "GDP growth is expected at 7% in fiscal year 2024 and 7.2% in FY2025, both as forecast in ADO April 2024," the ADB said, adding that India's growth prospects remain robust. Efforts toward fiscal consolidation are expected to drive down the fiscal deficit to a level last seen before COVID-19, reflecting robust revenue collection and restrained current expenditure, the ADB said.