{"id":52339,"date":"2025-02-13T16:23:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T10:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/?p=52339"},"modified":"2025-02-13T16:48:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T11:18:21","slug":"6-7-gdp-forecast-india-attracts-consumer-giants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equentis.com\/blog\/6-7-gdp-forecast-india-attracts-consumer-giants\/","title":{"rendered":"With a 6.7% GDP Growth Forecast, India Continues to Attract Global Consumer Giants as FY24 Sales Surge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Global<\/a> consumer giants have praised India’s market performance. Top brands like Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson, and Philip Morris International have highlighted India as a key growth driver, especially when other markets are experiencing slower demand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This enthusiasm isn’t limited to a single sector; discretionary and mass-market brands are optimistic about India’s potential and plan to make significant investments<\/a> to fuel further expansion in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During their recent earnings calls, companies such as Philip Morris International and Yum! During their recent earnings calls, brands Carlsberg Group, Pernod Ricard, Apple, Beiersdorf, and Skechers highlighted India as a key growth market for the December quarter and fiscal year 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why India Stands Out in Global Consumption<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Companies With More Investment This Year.<\/td>Coca-Cola, Carlsberg<\/td><\/tr>
High Sales Growth in Oct-Dec 24<\/td>Pernod Ricard, Skechers, Apple, AO Smith<\/td><\/tr>
India Driving Asia-Pacific Business<\/td>Harley-Davidson, Philip Moris, Yum! Brands<\/td><\/tr>
GDP Growth Forecast<\/td>Forecast at 6.7% in FY26 from 6.4% in FY25<\/td><\/tr>
Income Tax<\/a> Relief<\/td>Revival in Household Consumption due to Income Tax Relief <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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Economic Outlook: Growth Projections and Fiscal Measures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected GDP growth of 6.7% for the 2025-26 fiscal year, indicating strong momentum ahead. For the current fiscal year (2024-25), India\u2019s economy is expected to expand at 6.4%, reinforcing positive growth expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The FY26 budget\u2019s income tax rationalization is expected to stimulate household spending, boosting overall consumption and economic activity. The government is optimistic about the economic rebound and has assured that India’s growth slowdown is temporary. It has also emphasized that the economy is set for a “speedy rebound.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Brands See Strong Growth in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n