Economy & Markets The 7% Surprise : Why the IMF Just Upgraded India's 2026 GDP Forecast Despite a Global Slowdown By Aarushi Verma | Published October 2026 Executive Summary The Big Move: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India's GDP growth forecast for 2026-27 from 6.4% to a massive 7% . The Drivers: A highly resilient domestic consumer base, a booming services sector, and demographic advantages. The Contrast: This aggressive upgrade occurs against the grim backdrop of a global economic slowdown, where worldwide growth is projected at a mere 3.1% . While the rest of the world braces for economic turbulence, India's growth engine seems to be finding an entirely new gear. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially increased its GDP growth forecast for India in 2026-27 to 7 per cent , up from its previous 6.4 per cent estimate made just months ago. ...
Home » Insurance » IRDAI Public Insurance Registry (PIR) ₹8,973.89 Crore Unclaimed Insurance: What IRDAI’s New PIR Proposal Really Means for You By Harsh Nath Jha | Published on September 2, 2026 Figure: IRDAI’s blueprint for the Public Insurance Registry (PIR) and interconnected insurance rails. ⚠️ Reality Check First: While headlines are buzzing with talk of a "₹9,000 Crore Windfall," let us be clear: this represents the ₹8,973.89 crore of cumulative unclaimed insurance funds sitting dormant across insurers as of February 28, 2026. The proposed Public Insurance Registry (PIR) is not an ATM to automatically dispense cash today—it is a groundbreaking regulatory architecture designed to ensure policies never get lost in the dark again. If you have ever cleaned out an old family cupboard,...