India to grow at 6.3% in 2025, outpacing China, US, EU and Japan: UN report


Daijiworld Media Network – New York

New York, May 17: India is set to retain its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy in 2025, with a projected growth rate of 6.3%, according to the United Nations' mid-year World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report.

The report attributes India’s economic momentum to robust household spending, steady government investment, and thriving services exports. Although the forecast has been revised slightly downward from January’s estimate of 6.6%, India continues to outpace other global powerhouses.

China is expected to grow at 4.6%, the United States at 1.6%, the European Union at 1%, and Japan at just 0.7%. Germany is projected to see a slight economic contraction of -0.1%.

Looking ahead, India's inflation is also expected to decline from 4.9% this year to 4.3% next year—well within the Reserve Bank of India’s comfort zone. Employment levels remain largely stable, although the report highlights the need for greater gender equality in the workforce.

Despite the positive outlook, the report notes potential risks, including possible US tariffs that could affect Indian exports. However, exemptions for sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, energy, and copper may offer some protection.

The UN’s forecast closely aligns with the International Monetary Fund’s recent projection, which estimated India’s growth at 6.2% this year and 6.3% next year.

 

 

 

  

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Sun, May 18 2025

    Size of Indias ever exploding population growth eats up whatever we achieve economically. Soe initiative needs to be generated in Peoples mind about family planning and maintain small but happy family.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Sun, May 18 2025

    Shettre, Eye opening/marvellous comments ! Size of Indias ever exploding population growths eat whatever we achieve. That thought should come in politicians agenda first and not wining only votes and party's victory.

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  • sense_Shetty, Kudla

    Sat, May 17 2025

    How much of India's growth actually translates into per capita income? The country remains on the wrong side of progress, burdened by deep-rooted divisions like religion, caste, and color. Casteism continues to breed inequality and dehumanize fellow citizens — a phenomenon unparalleled in most cultures globally. Even self-proclaimed 'Acharis' behave as if they are divinely ordained to be superior. It’s worth questioning how much of this social structure contributes to or hinders economic well-being. Shockingly, even some Sub-Saharan nations surpass India in per capita income.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Sat, May 17 2025

    Thanks to Ambani & Adani ...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Kulai Paddayi

    Sat, May 17 2025

    Waw wonderful. Iam so proud to be a citizen of prospering nation.......

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