Rural consumption drives GDP growth to 6.8% in FY26

9 Nov 2025 · 07:07 ISTpre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

A report from Motilal Oswal Financial Services indicates that rural consumption is outpacing urban demand, contributing to an expected GDP growth of 6.8% in FY26. Key factors include income guarantee schemes, favorable rainfall, and NBFC-led credit growth. This trend may influence market sentiment towards rural-focused sectors and companies.

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Rural consumption drives GDP growth to 6.8% in FY26

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