New Delhi, May 29 -- India emerged as the strongest growth story in the survey, with 52 per cent of chief economists expecting strong or very strong growth over the next 12 months, making it the geography with the most optimistic growth outlook.

"India stands out as the most upbeat growth story in the survey," the report noted. "Slightly more than half of the chief economists, or 52%, expect strong or very strong growth there over the next 12 months."

The report said India, along with the United States, is expected to remain relatively resilient despite global uncertainty, supported by robust domestic demand, infrastructure spending, investment momentum, trade agreements and policy support measures.

The report highlighted widening regi...