India expects 6.5% growth in FY26: CII

India's GDP is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current fiscal and the country's economy is resilient enough to overcome the short-term impact of geo-political issues, CII president Sanjiv Puri has said.

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Puri stated that the country must pursue bilateral trade pacts with key trading partners to protect national interests in the backdrop of increasing trade barriers. The private investment is picking up across various sectors like energy, transportation, metals, chemicals, and hospitality. He emphasized on the current geopolitical uncertainties could lead investments with care.

At the outset of growth projection for India, he mentioned, "We are looking at 6.5 per cent. We believe this number can be achieved fundamentally, because the fact is, we are starting with a reasonably good foundation, robust economic foundation".