New Delhi. Despite deepening economic instability across the world, India is set to maintain its growth momentum. Global rating agency Moody’s Ratings has said in its latest assessment that India will not only lead the emerging economies in the coming years, but will also prove to be the strongest engine of growth in the entire Asia-Pacific region.

Estimated GDP growth of 7% in 2025 and 6.4% in 2026

According to Moody’s, India’s economy will grow at a strong rate of 7 percent in 2025 and 6.4 percent in 2026. This growth rate takes India far ahead of other countries in the region. India’s domestic market and internal demand are showing great strength even amidst global conditions and geopolitical uncertainties.

Companies safe despite rupee weakness

It has been said in the report that the rupee is declining against the US dollar, but it will not have a major impact on Indian companies. Most ‘rated’ companies have strong risk management strategies in place. Many companies also have substantial foreign exchange reserves, which will keep them safe during ups and downs.

Development picture of Asia-Pacific region

Moody’s estimates that overall economic growth in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region will be around 3.6 percent in 2025 and 3.4 percent in 2026. This rate was 3.3% in 2024, which means a slight improvement may be seen in the coming years. However, the bulk of growth will be led by emerging markets.

Emerging markets will become the engine of growth

Emerging economies in the Asia-Pacific region may register faster growth of an average of 5.6 percent. In contrast, the growth rate of developed markets is likely to be limited to just 1.3 percent. It is clear from this that the role of emerging countries is going to become even more important in the global and regional economy in the coming years.