'Under-owned' India set to reclaim emerging market top spot

Jan 14, 2026

With GDP growth forecast at 6.5-7%, India is emerging as a durable growth story for 2026—though trade tensions and valuations remain key risks to watch.

'Under-owned' India set to reclaim emerging market top spot

India’s growth story cooled last year but the country is poised to be the emerging market of choice in 2026 on the back of strong policy support and favourable demographics, even as trade tensions with Washington loom large.

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