GST 2.0 Reforms Boost India's Growth, World Bank Projects 6.5% GDP for FY26

Last updated: 09 October 2025


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The World Bank has raised its GDP growth projection for India in FY26 to 6.5%, attributing this positive outlook to strong domestic demand, a recovering rural economy, and the recent GST 2.0 reforms. These reforms simplify the tax structure, aiming to lower costs and stimulate consumption. However, the World Bank cautions that potential U.S. tariffs on Indian goods could temper growth to 6.3% in FY27.

The World Bank has revised India's GDP growth forecast for FY26 to 6.5%, up from its earlier projection of 6.3%, citing resilient domestic demand, robust rural recovery, and the positive impact of GST 2.0 reforms. The update underscores India's position as the fastest-growing major economy in the wo
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FAQ :

The World Bank projects India's GDP to grow by 6.5% in FY26.

Key factors include resilient domestic demand, robust rural recovery, and the positive impact of GST 2.0 reforms.

The GST overhaul became effective on September 22, 2025.

The reforms have reduced the number of tax brackets to two main slabs (5% and 18%), with a special 40% slab for luxury goods, and moved several household essentials to the lower 5% slab.

The World Bank has warned that higher U.S. tariffs on Indian goods could weigh on exports and potentially lower the growth forecast for FY27.

India's economy grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of FY26, exceeding expectations.




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