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Moody's Analytics Projects India to Outpace APAC Slowdown Amid Oil, Trade, El Niño Risks
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 07:00 AM
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Moody's Analytics has forecast that India will continue to grow faster than the rest of Asia‑Pacific, even as rising oil prices, trade uncertainties and El Niño weather patterns pose challenges.
Moody's Analytics released a new outlook on India's growth trajectory, stating that the country is poised to outpace the broader Asia‑Pacific region despite a range of headwinds.
The analysis highlights that higher global oil prices, volatile trade conditions and the climatic impact of the El Niño phenomenon could dampen growth elsewhere, but India's resilient domestic demand and policy support are expected to sustain momentum.
Economists note that the forecast underscores India's competitive advantage in manufacturing and services, which could buffer the economy against external shocks.
The report was cited by The Economic Times, bringing the forecast to the attention of investors and policymakers alike.
The analysis highlights that higher global oil prices, volatile trade conditions and the climatic impact of the El Niño phenomenon could dampen growth elsewhere, but India's resilient domestic demand and policy support are expected to sustain momentum.
Economists note that the forecast underscores India's competitive advantage in manufacturing and services, which could buffer the economy against external shocks.
The report was cited by The Economic Times, bringing the forecast to the attention of investors and policymakers alike.