IMF Lifts India’s FY27 Growth Outlook to 6.4–7.3% as Centre Tightens Pollution Rules

Overview

• The International Monetary Fund projected India’s FY27 GDP growth at 6.4–7.3%, highlighting strong domestic demand and investment momentum.
• The Centre issued rules to channel environmental penalty funds into pollution control and notified a second round of emission limits for high‑emitting sectors.
• Severely poor air quality in Delhi‑NCR led schools to close and conduct classes online, with officials advising families to exercise caution.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed in New Delhi, underscoring a strengthened comprehensive strategic partnership.
• The CISF director general said the Home Ministry is working on a policy to absorb ex‑Agniveers into Central Armed Police Forces, which remains a developing plan.