India’s economic outlook remains strong despite global uncertainty. Navneet Munot of HDFC AMC highlights policy continuity and sustained reforms. The upcoming Budget is expected to boost domestic investment and earnings. Opportunities exist across sectors, particularly in manufacturing and new-age technologies like AI. The government is urged to incentivize investment in capital markets and R&D.
India defies West Asia war concerns as Q4 GDP growth hits 7.8%; risks remain ahead
India’s economy surged by a better-than-expected 7.8% in the March quarter, exceeding forecasts and pushing FY26 growth to 7.7%. This robust performance was driven by