Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; U.S.-Iran war to slow down economy
Fitch Ratings has lowered its FY27 GDP growth projection for India to 6.4%, citing the economic impact of the U.S.-Iran war. The agency expects rising prices and dampened consumer spending to slow down the economy throughout the year.
Why it matters
Economic downgrades influence investor sentiment and government policy, signaling potential financial headwinds for the region.
Fitch Ratings on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) lowered its GDP growth projections for the current fiscal to 6.4% from the earlier estimate of 6.7%, saying that the U.S.-Iran war will slow down the economy in the September and December quarters.
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