The latest IMF World Economic Outlook (WEO) update, released on July 29, 2025, paints India as a standout performer in a shaky global economy. India is expected to grow at 6.4% in 2025 and again in 2026, surpassing the prior April projection of 6.2% (2025) and 6.3% (2026), reflecting improved global conditions and India’s ongoing reform momentum. 

This upward revision underscores India’s consistent domestic demand, public investment, and policy reforms as key drivers of resilience. Compared to other economies, India leads: global growth is projected at 3.0% for 2025 and 3.1% for 2026, highlighting the gap between India and the rest of the world.

India’s trajectory stands in contrast to slowdowns elsewhere: growth expectations for China and the US were revised downward in the same report, reinforcing India’s top-tier position. The IMF update is especially pertinent for UPSC aspirants and those studying global economics, duly capturing the interplay of international developments and India’s robust fundamentals