SBI Projects India's GDP Growth at 7.5% for FY26, Above NSO's 7.4% Estimate
State Bank of India's Economic Research Department projects India's GDP growth at 7.5% for FY26, exceeding NSO's 7.4% and RBI's 7.3% estimates. The forecast includes upward bias and aligns with historical patterns of 20-30 basis points difference between institutional estimates. While fiscal deficit may reach ₹15.85 lakh crore versus budgeted ₹15.69 lakh crore, it will remain at 4.4% of GDP due to lower expenditure and balanced revenue streams.