<div id="readability-page-1">Growth momentum eases: Economists expect GDP growth to slow to 7.2% in Q1 2026 from 7.8% the previous quarter due to softer exports and manufacturing. Global headwinds bite: Higher U.S. tariffs, oil price spikes from Middle East conflict, and weak private investment weigh on India’s expansion. Foreign investment boost: AirTrunk plans a $21 billion data centre in Maharashtra, underscoring strong tech infrastructure inflows despite economic headwinds.</div>

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<p>India's GDP growth is forecast to slow to 7.2% in Q1 2026 from 7.8%, driven by softer exports, manufacturing declines, higher U.S. tariffs, and oil price spikes. Despite these macroeconomic headwinds and weak private investment, foreign inflows remain strong, highlighted by AirTrunk's planned $21 billion data center in Maharashtra.</p>

- Economists predict India's GDP growth will slow to 7.2% in Q1 2026, down from 7.8% in the previous quarter due to decreased exports and manufacturing.  
- Contributing factors include higher U.S. tariffs, rising oil prices from Middle East conflicts, and weak private investment.  
- Despite these challenges, AirTrunk's planned $21 billion data center in Maharashtra highlights a strong influx of foreign investment in tech infrastructure.

India GDP growth forecast at 7.2% amid trade headwinds