Archive · 28 Aug 2026
India’s Resilient Economy Faces Global Risks in 2026
India’s economy is showing several positive signs as 2026 reaches its second half.
Foreign investors bought more Indian shares in July after selling shares earlier in the year.
Rainfall also improved, which may support farming and economic activity.
Factories and service businesses continued to grow in July.
Bank lending increased, and factories were using a healthy amount of their capacity.
Economic growth was strong in the previous financial year, although slower growth is projected for the next one.
Prices rose faster in July, mainly because food became more expensive.
High oil prices, world events and uncertain interest rates could make markets less predictable.
The report advises investors to choose carefully and invest gradually.
Foreign portfolio investors became net buyers in July, recording equity inflows of around Rs 20,200 crore.
India’s provisional FY26 GDP growth was 7.7 per cent, while the Reserve Bank of India projects FY27 growth at 6.7 per cent.
July manufacturing and services activity remained in expansion, with PMI readings of 53.9 and 53.1, respectively.
July rainfall was around 1 per cent above normal, narrowing the June-July monsoon deficit to approximately 13 per cent.
Elevated crude prices, geopolitical developments, inflation and uncertain global interest rates remain risks for markets.
- Who
- India, foreign portfolio investors, domestic businesses, investors, PL Wealth and the Reserve Bank of India are central to the report.
- What
- PL Wealth reported resilient Indian economic growth, renewed foreign investment, improving monsoon conditions and continuing market risks.
- When
- The report was released on Thursday and covers July 2026 data, FY26 results and FY27 projections.
- Where
- India; the report was issued from Mumbai.
- Why
- Domestic investment, financial deepening, demographics and structural growth support the outlook, while crude prices, geopolitics, inflation and global rate uncertainty pose risks.
Positive Economic Signals
Risks and Caution
Growth outlook
Positive Economic Signals
Resilient domestic growth, improving monsoon conditions, returning foreign buyers and a broadly steady start to the Q1 FY27 earnings season support confidence in India.
Risks and Caution
The report says elevated crude prices, geopolitical developments and uncertain global rates could prevent broad-based market gains.
Inflation
Positive Economic Signals
Manufacturing and services remained in expansion, while bank credit growth strengthened to 18.6 per cent year-on-year.
Risks and Caution
July consumer inflation rose to 4.45 per cent, above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4 per cent target, primarily because of higher food inflation.
Investment strategy
Positive Economic Signals
PL Wealth said its long-term conviction in India remains intact because of domestic investment, financial deepening, demographics and structural growth opportunities.
Risks and Caution
The report recommends that investors focus on quality and deploy capital in a selective, staggered manner rather than expecting markets to rise broadly.
- Report
- PL Wealth’s Market Outlook–August 2026
- FY26 GDP growth
- Provisional growth of 7.7 per cent
- FY27 GDP projection
- 6.7 per cent, according to the Reserve Bank of India
- July inflation
- Consumer price inflation rose to 4.45 per cent, above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4 per cent target
- Foreign portfolio flows
- Around Rs 20,200 crore of equity inflows in July, the first positive month since February
- Bank credit
- Credit growth reached 18.6 per cent year-on-year, with outstanding credit at Rs 219.3 trillion in June 2026
- July activity and monsoon
- Manufacturing PMI was 53.9, services PMI was 53.1, and July rainfall was around 1 per cent above normal
