Amidst the global slowdown, the indian economy is on a growth path. According to a UN report, India's GDP is expected to grow by 6.3% in 2025.
UN predicted India's GDP: Amidst the global slowdown due to trade tensions, a decline in investment, and policy uncertainty around the world, india has presented a new model for economic stability and progress. According to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 update released by the UN DESA, India's GDP growth is projected to be 6.3% in 2025, which is known to be the fastest among any major economy. According to the report, this momentum is expected to continue in 2026, and growth is expected to reach 6.4%.

IPO boom and strength of the capital market: india is becoming a global investment hub. The indian stock market touched a record high in 2024.
IPOs grew by 32.1%. Total capital raised was Rs. 1,53,987 crore. This is almost three times more than last year.
India's share in the global IPO market increased from 17% in 2023 to 30% in 2024. Multinational companies like hyundai and lg have now started listing their local subsidiaries in the indian market. The number of retail investors has increased from 4.9 crore (2020) to 13.2 crore (2024), which shows that the average indian is now participating in India's growth. Strong domestic demand and government investment have gained momentum.
Government spending and domestic consumption have supported India's growth, the report said. Inflation is expected to decline to 4.3% in 2025, which is within the RBI's target. The rally in the stock market and the increase in manufacturing activities further strengthen this confidence.
Manufacturing in india India's manufacturing GVA is expected to grow from Rs. 15.6 lakh crore in 2013–14 to Rs. 27.5 lakh crore in 2023–24. At the same time, defence manufacturing has set a new record. It has increased from Rs. 46,429 crore in 2014–15 to Rs. 1,27,434 crore in 2023–24. Defence exports have increased from Rs. 686 crore (2013–14) to Rs. 23,622 crore (2024–25). Today, indian arms are exported to over 100 countries.

With a historic growth in exports, the services sector is making a major difference. Total exports in 2024–25 were US$ 824.9 billion. services exports were US$ 387.5 billion (13.6% growth). Non-petroleum exports stood at US$ 374.1 billion, an all-time high. Compared to 2013-14, total exports have almost doubled.
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Sowmiya Sriram

17/05/2025 10:15 AM