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title: "India GDP growth forecast at 7.2% amid trade headwinds"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/288378841.md"
description: "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."
datetime: "2026-06-02T07:05:11.000Z"
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# India GDP growth forecast at 7.2% amid trade headwinds

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.

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