India vs WorldConnectSangam
How India’s growth compares to its neighbours
Source: World Bank / IMF · Last updated July 2026
India GDP growth (FY26)
7.7%
China GDP growth (2026)
4.4%
India’s 7.7% GDP growth in FY 2025-26 remains the fastest among major economies. China is projected to grow at 4.4% in 2026, while Bangladesh is forecast at 3.9%, Pakistan at 3.0%, and Sri Lanka at 3.6%.
GDP Growth Comparison (2026 estimates)
🇮🇳 India (FY26 actual)7.7%
🇨🇳 China (2026 forecast)4.4%
🇧🇩 Bangladesh (FY26)3.9%
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka (2026)3.6%
🇵🇰 Pakistan (FY26)3.0%
What’s next for India
The World Bank projects India’s growth to moderate to 6.6% in FY 2026-27 before rebounding to 7.2% in FY 2027-28, driven by firming domestic demand and a pickup in exports.
Why India is growing faster
- Demographic dividend: Young population drives productivity
- Digital transformation: Rapid digitization across sectors
- Infrastructure investment: Massive government spending on roads and railways
Source
World Bank Global Economic Prospects (June 2026); IMF World Economic Outlook Update (July 2026). Figures reflect the most recent data available as of July 2026.