India is set to maintain its position as the world's fastest-growing major economy, with various agencies projecting its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY26) to be around 7.2% to 7.4%. The Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation (MoSPI) estimates a real GDP growth of 7.4% for FY26, up from 6.5% in the previous fiscal year. This outlook is largely supported by sustained investment activity and robust performance in the manufacturing and services sectors. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had also projected a 7.3% real GDP growth for FY26, driven by strong industrial output and recovering consumption. International bodies like the UN and Asian Development Bank (ADB) also align with strong growth projections, at 7.2% and 6.6% respectively. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) identifies India as the only major economy expected to record growth above 6% in 2025–26, projecting 6.2% for India in 2026 amidst a global growth forecast of 3.1%. However, the Bloomberg article highlights critical aspects beyond the headline GDP figures. While real GDP growth is strong, nominal GDP growth is projected to slow to 8%, a five-year low, raising concerns for fiscal planning and revenue mobilization. Sectorally, while manufacturing is expected to accelerate, agricultural growth is predicted to moderate to 3.1% in FY26 from 4.6% in the preceding year, potentially impacting rural demand. Global headwinds such as weak trade growth, external demand pressures, US tariffs, and geopolitical risks continue to pose challenges, increasing India's short-term vulnerability to global economic disruptions. Other factors to watch include sustained job creation, boosting private investment beyond public capital expenditure, managing inflationary pressures, and addressing structural adjustments linked to emerging technologies like AI. The consensus remains that India's economic resilience is underpinned by strong domestic demand and public investment, but a nuanced approach considering these underlying factors is crucial for long-term sustainable and inclusive growth.