A World Bank report said that after a modest setback, India’s economic growth is expected to pick up speed from 6.8% in 2016 to 7.2% by 2017. Further, growth is expected to gather momentum by 2019 when the Indian economy is expected to expand by 7.7%.
The report also confirmed that South Asia remains the fastest-growing region in the world, gradually increasing its lead relative to East Asia. Regional GDP growth is expected to rise from 6.7% in 2016 to 6.8% in 2017, and 7.1% in 2018, reports the Times of India.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
