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Part of situation: India GDP growth debate continues amid IMF and Moody's nods (29 clusters)

World Bank raises growth forecasts for Africa and South Asia

economic growth forecasts World Bank Reserve Bank of India Sub-Saharan Africa monetary policy

The World Bank has revised its economic outlook for several regions. In Sub-Saharan Africa, growth is projected to accelerate to 4.3% in 2026, up from 4.1% in 2025. This upward revision applies to nearly three-quarters of the region's countries, including Nigeria, Angola, Ethiopia, and Zambia. However, officials warn that this growth may not be sufficient to reduce extreme poverty or create enough jobs for the rapidly growing population. Additionally, median inflation in the region is expected to rise to 5.5% in 2026 due to higher costs for fuel and food.

In South Asia, the World Bank projects economic growth of 6.9% this year, driven by strong domestic demand and remittances. Despite this resilience, risks such as high energy prices and potential weather shocks like El Niño remain.

In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and shifted its monetary policy stance from neutral to calibrated tightening. This move aims to combat persistent inflationary pressures, which are expected to remain above target due to food and fuel costs. The RBI also raised its retail inflation forecast for the 2026-27 fiscal year to 5.2%.

In Benin, the World Bank anticipates robust growth, projecting rates of 8.1% in 2025, 7.8% in 2026, and 7.7% in 2027, supported by infrastructure investments and price stability.

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Andrew Dabalen · Benin · Bernstein Research · India · Nigeria · Paul Procee · Reserve Bank of India · Sanjay Malhotra · South Asia · Sub-Saharan Africa · World Bank

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Nigeria’s Current Account Surplus to Hit 6% of GDP [radarr.africa]
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Nigeria Current Account Seen at US$8. 69 Billion [www.riotimesonline.com]
World Bank Warns Rising Fuel Prices Could Slow Nigeria’s Fight Against Poverty [www.gistmania.com]
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आरबीआई ने वित्त वर्ष 2027 के लिए लगाया 5. 2 प्रतिशत मुद्रास्फीति का अनुमान, खाद्य और ईंधन कीमतों का बढ़ा दबाव | ?????? ?? ????? ???? 2027 ?? ??? ????? 5. 2 ??????? ???????????? ?? ??????, ????? ?? ???? ?????? ?? ???? ???? [www.bhaskarhindi.com]
RBI Raises Repo Rate to 5. 5% in First Hike in Nearly Four Years [pragativadi.com]
World Bank raises Vietnam's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 7. 4 per cent [vir.com.vn]
Still on soaring poverty [tribuneonlineng.com]
FMDA: Nigeria’s Current Account Surplus Will Hit $8. 69bn in Q3 [www.thisdaylive.com]
World Bank Upgrades Nigeria’s 2026 Growth Forecast To 4. 3% [newtelegraphng.com]
World Bank raises Nigeria’s 2026 growth forecast to 4. 3% [blueprint.ng]
World Bank Raises Sub-Saharan Africa Growth Forecast to 4. 3% for 2026 [www.ecofinagency.com]
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विश्व बैंक का अनुमान, वित्त वर्ष 2027 में 7. 1 प्रतिशत बढ़ सकती है भारत की अर्थव्यवस्था [hindi.newsbytesapp.com]
Stock markets decline in early trade as RBI signals more tightening [www.news18.com]
World Bank revises Africa’s growth upwards to 4. 3% [www.myjoyonline.com]
Nigeria faces $6. 4bn Eurobond repayment burden – World Bank [punchng.com]
BCRP mantiene tasa de referencia en 4. 25% por más de un año, ¿por qué? [gestion.pe]
RBI rate hike prudent, oil price's inflationary pressure yet to peak [www.newindianexpress.com]
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Economias desenvolvidas travam crescimento do setor da construção em 2026 | Jornal Económico [sapo.pt]
Nigeria current account surplus to hit 6% of GDP in 2026 - World Bank [businessday.ng]
India To Grow by 7. 1% in FY27 [www.deccanchronicle.com]
Big boost for Indian economy as World Bank raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7. 1 % despite strong El Niño [www.india.com]