India is forecast to outpace other major economies in 2026, remaining the world’s fastest-growing large economy, according to ACCA’s Global Economic Outlook.
The report said the Indian economy expanded by 8.2% year-on-year in the July–September quarter, exceeding expectations despite higher US import tariffs. Growth has been supported by strong consumer spending, low inflation, easing monetary policy, and continued public investment in infrastructure.
ACCA noted that reforms in labour markets and bankruptcy laws could support stronger economic performance in the coming years. Growth in the services sector is expected to remain resilient, aided partly by exports, while domestic food price movements remain a key risk to monitor.
Md. Sajid Khan, Director – India at ACCA, said: “It’s extremely encouraging to hear that the Indian economy has proved resilient to the large increase in US import tariffs, benefiting from robust consumer spending growth. Our report reveals that India is likely to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy once again in 2026, and recent reforms could potentially help improve its longer-term performance.”
