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UN ESCAP Economic Survey 2026
April 24 , 2026
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- The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific released its 2026 Economic Survey, highlighting rising energy and food costs.
- Inflation in Asia-Pacific is projected to rise to 4.6% in 2026 from 3.5% in 2025.
- Economic growth in developing economies is expected to slow to 4.0% from 4.6%.
- Energy, gas and fertilizer prices increased sharply, with gas up ~55% and urea up ~35%.
- India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected at 6.4% in 2026 with inflation at 4.4%.
- Rising costs may reduce purchasing power and affect low-income households the most.
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