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SBI Research Projects 6.6% GDP Growth for India in FY27 Despite Global Headwinds

India's economy is projected to grow at 6.6% in FY27, according to an SBI Research report, maintaining resilience amid global headwinds. The GDP growth for the last fiscal (FY26) is estimated at 7.5%, driven by strong rural and urban consumption. Bank credit growth accelerated to 16.1% in FY26, though it is expected to moderate to 13-14% in FY27 due to a high base effect. The report also highlights that a $10 per barrel increase in crude oil prices could widen the current account deficit by 35 basis points and impact inflation.

Key Points: India GDP Growth 6.6% in FY27: SBI Research Report

  • India GDP growth projected at 6.6% for FY27
  • FY26 GDP likely at 7.5%
  • Bank credit growth accelerated to 16.1% in FY26
  • $10 per barrel oil price rise may widen CAD by 35 bps
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India projected to clock 6.6 pc GDP growth in FY27 despite global headwinds: SBI Research

SBI Research projects India's GDP growth at 6.6% for FY27, with FY26 at 7.5%. Strong rural and urban consumption, credit growth, and resilience amid global shocks.

"Rural consumption remains strong, driven by positive signals from farm and non-farm activity. - Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh"

New Delhi, May 11

India's economy has remained resilient amid global shocks and is projected to clock the full year 2026-27 GDP growth rate of 6.6 per cent, with real GDP growth of closer to 7.2 per cent in the fourth quarter last fiscal, an SBI Research report said on Monday.

The GDP growth for last fiscal (FY26) is likely to be at 7.5 per cent. Despite global headwinds, the Indian economy has maintained strong growth momentum. High-frequency activity data indicates resilient economic activity, with minor decline in Q4.

"Rural consumption remains strong, driven by positive signals from farm and non-farm activity. Supported by fiscal stimulus, urban consumption shows a consistent uptick since the last festive season," said Dr. Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Adviser, State Bank of India (SBI).

Growth in bank credit of scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) accelerated to 16.1 per cent in FY26, up from 11.0 per cent in FY25. While the total incremental credit growth was Rs 29.5 lakh crore, H1 credit growth was only Rs 5 lakh crore, and H2 at Rs 24.5 lakh crore.

With the consumption boost by government through GST, credit continued to grow in H2FY26. The same trend is continuing now, and credit grew by 16 per cent (as of April 30 2026), the report mentioned.

"However, we expect, the credit growth will remain robust during the H1FY27 and will decline in H2 with high base effect. The full year, credit growth is expected at 13-14 per cent," the report noted.

Domestic consumption is expected to hold GDP growth upwards, despite external crisis, especially West Asia crisis.

Moreover, the SBI report model estimated that every $10 per barrel increase in crude oil prices may widen the CAD by 35 bps, inflation by 35-40 bps and 20-25 bps in GDP.

As the oil prices is around $105/barrel (May), the average oil price will be around $100/barrel and India's GDP is expected to be 6.6 per cent in FY27, the report mentioned.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally, some positive economic news! The credit growth picking up in H2 is a clear sign that businesses are recovering. But I'm a bit worried about the consumption boost from GST—hope it's not just short-term sugar rush. 😊
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Michael C
Good to see India bucking the global trend. As an expat working in Bangalore, I see the resilience firsthand. But CAD widening by 35 bps per $10 oil increase is a real risk. The government needs to manage subsidy bills carefully.
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Nisha Z
Rural consumption strong while urban is catching up—that's the India story! But credit growth of 16% is too high, yaar. In our village, many are getting loans they can't repay. RBI should keep an eye on asset quality. 🧐
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James A
I'm cautiously optimistic—the 6.6% projection is solid, but West Asia tensions and high oil are lurking. The model shows GDP impact of 20-25 bps per $10 oil hike, which is manageable, but only if crude doesn't spike further.
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Suresh O
Ek number! GST collections and credit growth show the economy is on track. But for small businesses like mine, rising raw material costs due to oil prices are a concern. Hope the government provides some relief in the next budget.
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