Despite persistent global headwinds—from financial market volatility and trade frictions to geopolitical tensions and climate-related shocks—India remains well-positioned to be the world’s fastest-growing major economy, supported by well-calibrated monetary policy, fiscal discipline, and a robust financial system, the Reserve Bank of India said in its annual report.The RBI has projected real GDP growth for 2025-26 at 6.5%, with risks evenly balanced.