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India's Economic Surge Draws Attention

Major international institutions including the IMF, ADB, and World Bank have all raised India's growth forecast above 7% for both this year and next, making it a standout in the global macro landscape.

What we know

An account on X succinctly declared 'India is kicking ass' while citing a thread from another account on X showing nearly all major forecasters now project 7%+ growth for India in 2025 and 2026. Vietnam is also moving ambitiously, with PM Le Minh Hung targeting 10%+ GDP growth for 2027 — suggesting Asian emerging markets broadly are outperforming expectations.

How the story developed

17 Oct · 02:31 UTC

Major international institutions including the IMF, ADB, and World Bank have all raised India's growth forecast above 7% for both this year and next, making it a standout in the global macro landscape.

16 Oct · 05:32 UTC

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By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.