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Nomura Sees India Growth Softening in H1 FY27, Rebounds to 6.8% Full Year

Marcus Adebayo
Energy & Commodities Desk
ยทPublished Apr 28, 2026, 12:10 PM UTCยท Updated Apr 30, 2026, 7:55 PM UTC0๐Ÿค– AI-Synthesized

TLDR

  • โ—Nomura forecasts India FY27 GDP growth at 6.8% full year, with H1 softening then H2 recovery.
  • โ—Supply disruptions weigh on H1 FY27; strong underlying demand and easing trade tensions to support rebound.
  • โ—Iran conflict poses geopolitical risk; oil price spike could pressure India's import bill and rupee weakness.

Why this matters

Coverage sentiment: Mixed (0 bullish ยท 1 neutral ยท 0 bearish)

Nomura's 6.8% FY27 forecast keeps India among the fastest-growing major economies in Asia, though H1 supply disruptions could weigh on Indian equities and the rupee in the near term. Regional peers may watch India's demand resilience as a bellwether for Asian consumer momentum.

What to watch

  • โ€ข Nomura's next India GDP revision โ€” monitor any update if Iran tensions materially lift crude above current levels
  • โ€ข India Q4 FY26 GDP print (due May/June 2026) โ€” will set the baseline tone heading into the softening H1 FY27 period

Ripple effects

  • โ€ข Indian Rupee (INR) โ€” downside risk in H1 FY27 if Iran conflict escalates and elevates oil import costs

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The Quick Take

  • Nomura forecasts India full-year FY27 GDP growth at 6.8%, with a near-term softening in H1 FY27
  • No immediate market price reaction data available; forecast is forward-looking from Nomura research
  • Nomura cites supply disruptions as H1 headwind while flagging strong underlying demand as a cushion
  • Recovery expected in H2 FY27, supported by easing trade tensions and accommodative policy environment
  • Iran conflict flagged as a key geopolitical risk; oil price spike could pressure India's import bill and rupee

Synthesized from 1 source โ€” full coverage, sentiment breakdown, and forward signals below.

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๐Ÿ“Š Key Numbers

Guidance$6.8

๐ŸŒ India / Asia Angle

Nomura's 6.8% FY27 forecast keeps India among the fastest-growing major economies in Asia, though H1 supply disruptions could weigh on Indian equities and the rupee in the near term. Regional peers may watch India's demand resilience as a bellwether for Asian consumer momentum.

๐ŸŒŠ Ripple Effects

  • โ–ธIndian Rupee (INR) โ€” downside risk in H1 FY27 if Iran conflict escalates and elevates oil import costs
  • โ–ธIndian equities (Nifty 50/Sensex) โ€” near-term caution warranted on H1 slowdown; cyclicals and rate-sensitives may lag
  • โ–ธRBI monetary policy โ€” strong demand backdrop may limit scope for aggressive rate cuts, keeping bond yields supported

๐Ÿ”ญ What to Watch Next

PRO
  • โ–ธNomura's next India GDP revision โ€” monitor any update if Iran tensions materially lift crude above current levels
  • โ–ธIndia Q4 FY26 GDP print (due May/June 2026) โ€” will set the baseline tone heading into the softening H1 FY27 period
  • โ–ธIran conflict developments โ€” any escalation in the Strait of Hormuz could spike Brent crude and worsen India's current account deficit

Market news synthesis. Not financial advice. Sources cited above.

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ET EconomyTIER 1economictimes.indiatimes.comApr 27, 2026

India growth to soften in near term, rebound later: Nomura

India's economy is set for a slowdown in the first half of FY27. Supply disruptions are expected to impact growth. However, demand remains strong. The economy is projected to recover in the latter half of the year. Nomura forecasts a full-y

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