IMF Affirms India’s Economic Strength Despite Trump's Tariffs

The IMF raised India’s GDP forecast to 6.4% for both 2025 and 2026, marking it as the fastest-growing major economy

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IMF also revised up global growth projections to 3.0% for 2025 and 3.1% for 2026, citing lower-than-expected tariff impacts

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Despite US tariffs reaching 50%, India’s robust domestic demand and diverse economy have maintained economic stability

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Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India’s growth rate while contrasting with the comparatively low US GDP estimate of 2.0%, saying, “India’s economy is THRIVING”

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RBI Governor confirmed India’s vital role in global growth—accounting for 18%, surpassing the US's contribution of 11%

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Leaders like Hardeep Singh Puri used IMF data to counter global criticism, calling the Indian economy “strong, steady, and resilient”

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Taken together, these indicators suggest that India’s macroeconomic fundamentals remain strong—outpacing global peers and withstanding external pressures

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