New Delhi, May 29 -- India is expected to be the primary engine of global economic growth in 2025 and 2026, according to a report of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Chief Economists Outlook.

The report, based on a survey of leading economists, cites India's strong economic fundamentals and optimistic outlook despite global uncertainties. WEF said, "India, the region's largest economy, looked set to be the primary engine of growth".

The International Monetary Fund has forecast India's GDP to grow at 6.2 per cent in 2025 and 6.3 per cent in 2026, making it the fastest-growing major economy in South Asia. This robust growth places India at the centre of the region's economic momentum.

The report highlighted that although South Asia is fac...