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Finance Ministry sees 7.3% growth, flags global risks

5 sourcesUpdated 1 Oct 2026, 9:09 am Coverage regionsGlobal · India
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The Finance Ministry expects India’s economy to grow 7.3 percent in the second quarter of FY27.

Strong domestic demand and investment are cited as the main supports for growth.

Officials also warned that higher oil prices, tighter global financial conditions and trade uncertainty could weigh on momentum.

The ministry flagged oil, yields and capital flows as part of the external risk backdrop.

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Retail inflation rose to 4.82 per cent in August, while foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 765.9 billion as of September 18.

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All of the reporting agrees that India’s growth outlook remains solid, with estimates around 7.3 per cent and support from domestic demand, investment and external buffers.

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The main uncertainty is how far global pressures such as oil prices, trade tensions, inflation and capital-flow risks will affect growth and policy next.

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This view focuses on Crisil projects 7% GDP growth for India as rising inflation risks trigger rate hike expectations: Chief…. It also highlights India’s Q2 growth seen at 7.3%, global risks test outlook: Finance Ministry.

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ChiniMandi Neutral framing Reported

Crisil projects 7% GDP growth for India as rising inflation risks trigger rate hike expectations: Chief…

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ChiniMandi reports that Crisil Chief Economist Dharmakirti Joshi projects a 7 per cent GDP growth rate for India driven by a strong first half. Joshi noted that rising inflation risks, crude oil prices, and uneven monsoon conditions could prompt the central bank to implement a rate hike. He stated that structural buffers such as non-crop agriculture and food grain stocks help mitigate these risks.

The Tribune Neutral framing Reported

India’s Q2 growth seen at 7.3%, global risks test outlook: Finance Ministry

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The Tribune reports that the Ministry of Finance anticipates India's economy to grow by 7.3 per cent in the second quarter of FY27, backed by strong domestic demand and investment. The ministry cautioned that higher oil prices, tightening global financial conditions, and trade uncertainty present challenges to sustaining momentum. It also highlighted strong export figures and robust foreign exchange reserves as key buffers.

dailyhunt.in Neutral framing Reported

India's growth momentum strong, but global risks mount: Finance Ministry flags oil, yields and capital flows

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Dailyhunt.in reports the Finance Ministry's assessment that India's economy is likely to grow 7.3 percent in the second quarter of FY27, despite moderating growth momentum and mounting global risks. The ministry highlighted concerns over US-India trade relations, potential tariff pressures, El Nino threats to agriculture, and rising inflation. It also emphasized the need for the economy to be more competition-friendly to foster innovation and manufacturing.