New Delhi, April 27 -- The global economy is being stress-tested by a war-driven commodity shock, persistent uncertainty and a rewiring of global trade, as noted by the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) latest World Economic Outlook.

However, as IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said, India's economy remains a bright spot in an uncertain global environment, with growth running at more than twice the global average, supported by strong underlying fundamentals.

India entered this year with a rare advantage. With GDP growth of 7.6% in 2025-26, it, outpaced every other major economy. This may look reassuring, but its story is one of exposure too, not just insulation. Growth would be harder to achieve from here on.

In the absence...