India to lead growth in emerging markets and Asia Pacific region with strong GDP forecast

New Delhi, November 28: India is poised to lead growth across emerging markets and the Asia Pacific region with a projected Gross Domestic Product growth of seven percent in 2025 and 6.4 percent in 2026. Moody's Ratings stated on Friday that the country's domestic growth drivers continue to reinforce its economic strength amidst prevailing global uncertainties.

The rating agency observed that although the Indian Rupee has been weakening against the US Dollar, the majority of rated companies possess active currency risk management mechanisms or strong financial buffers to handle the situation, as per agency report. The agency emphasized that India will spearhead growth among emerging markets and the entire region based on these projections.

It has been estimated that the Gross Domestic Product growth in the Asia-Pacific region will stabilize at an average of 3.4 percent in 2026. This follows a projected growth of 3.6 percent in 2025, which marks an increase from the 3.3 percent recorded in 2024.

Moody's further noted that on a weighted average basis, emerging markets are expected to drive the GDP growth momentum in the region. These markets are projected to register an average growth of 5.6 percent, whereas advanced markets are expected to record an average growth of 1.3 percent.