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Fitch Maintains India's BBB- Rating Amid Strong Growth

8/26/2025

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Fitch retains India's credit rating at BBB-, citing strong economic growth with a projected GDP growth of 6.5% for FY26.
U.S. tariffs will increase to 50% on August 27, impacting only 2% of India's GDP from exports.
S&P Global upgraded India's rating to BBB, indicating enhanced investor confidence.
The World Bank forecasts India's GDP growth at 6.3% for FY25-26, maintaining its status as the fastest-growing major economy.

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Fitch retains India's credit rating at BBB-, citing strong economic growth with a projected GDP growth of 6.5% for FY26.
U.S. tariffs will increase to 50% on August 27, impacting only 2% of India's GDP from exports.
S&P Global upgraded India's rating to BBB, indicating enhanced investor confidence.
The World Bank forecasts India's GDP growth at 6.3% for FY25-26, maintaining its status as the fastest-growing major economy.