In a strong vote of confidence for India’s economic momentum, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised India’s GDP growth forecast upwards in its latest World Economic Outlook Update (July 2025 edition).
The upgrade reflects a more favorable global economic environment and stronger domestic resilience than previously anticipated.
Key Highlights:
- India’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 and 2026 has been raised to 6.4%, up by 0.2 and 0.1 percentage points respectively from the April outlook.
- On a calendar-year basis:
- 2025: Growth forecast revised to 6.7%
- 2026: Maintained at 6.4%
- For FY27, the IMF also nudged the growth estimate up by 0.1 percentage point to 6.4%.
- In contrast, global growth is expected to be 3.0% in 2025 and 3.1% in 2026 — highlighting India’s outperformance on the global stage.
Why It Matters for Logistics
Stronger GDP growth means higher consumption, industrial activity, and investment — all of which drive demand for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. The upgraded forecast offers a positive outlook for freight forwarders, NVOCCs, and 3PL providers planning for capacity and expansion in 2025–26.