WEF survey flags weak 2026 outlook: Global growth seen slowing amid disruption; US tariffs pose challenge for India

The World Economic Forum has warned of a sluggish outlook for 2026, projecting weak global growth coupled with increasing disruption. Despite the promising signs from emerging markets like South Asia, India, even as the fastest-growing major economy, is expected to encounter difficulties due to the imposition of new tariffs by the United States. Economists are keeping a close eye on the situation as uncertainties loom over the global economy.