The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) projects India’s real GDP growth will consolidate at 6.6% in 2026, with inflation rising to 4.2%, following a strong 2025 performance. Structural drivers such as digitisation and favourable demographics continue to position India among the fastest-growing major economies. Tourism beyond traditional hubs could emerge as a critical growth lever, even as global supply chain disruptions and climate-related volatility pose risks, the report stated.
