
After contracting 5.8% in 2020, India rebounded with 9.7% growth in 2021, then posted more than 7% in 2022‑2025, setting a new benchmark for resilience amid global shocks. This streak makes five consecutive years above 7%, matching the 2003‑2007 BRIC run, and averages 7.83% over the five‑year window, the second‑highest since 1960. The IMF has lifted its 2024 forecast from 6.4% to 7%, and the World Bank, ADB, S&P, and Moody’s have followed suit after Q1 data showed a 7.8% rise. India’s nominal GDP is slated to climb from $2.6 trillion in FY2021 to $4.15 trillion by FY2027, a 60% jump amid global turmoil. The IMF will publish its updated 2024 outlook on July 15, setting the stage for next‑quarter GDP estimates.