In a recent development, Fitch, the renowned rating agency, has upgraded India’s mid-term GDP growth forecast to 6.2%. This favorable revision has implications for India’s economic outlook, as well as the emerging markets globally. Here’s a breakdown of the key points from Fitch’s report.
Fitch’s upgrade of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) mid-term growth forecast is a significant move. The agency has increased the projection by 70 basis points, raising it to 6.2% from the previous estimate of 5.5%. This revision highlights growing confidence in India’s economic potential.
Fitch’s report points out that China’s economic performance played a pivotal role in influencing the forecast for emerging countries. The estimate for 10 emerging nations collectively has been reduced to 4% from 4.3% due to China’s economic challenges. Specifically, China’s supply-side growth potential saw a significant reduction of 0.7 percentage points, which had a cascading effect on the overall estimate.
China’s own mid-term growth forecast has been adjusted downward, now standing at 4.6% instead of the earlier 5.3%. This reflects the challenges facing China’s economy, which have repercussions for the region and the world.
While China’s slowdown had a dampening effect on the emerging market outlook, Fitch’s report also highlights significant upgrades for India and Mexico. Mexico benefits from an improved capital-to-labor ratio outlook. India, on the other hand, saw a substantial increase in its growth estimate, rising from 5.5% to 6.2%.
Looking ahead, Fitch’s projections for India’s economic growth in 2023-24 indicate an expectation of 6.3% growth. This suggests continued optimism in the country’s economic prospects.
Notably, Fitch has revised the growth forecasts for several other emerging markets. Russia’s forecast has been reduced to 0.8% from 1.6%, Korea to 2.1% from 2.3%, and South Africa to 1% from 1.2%. These revisions are influenced by a combination of factors, including demographic trends and lingering disruptions from the pandemic.
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