South Asia’s growth outlook robust yet vulnerable, says World Bank

In a recent report, the World Bank highlighted the strong but fragile economic growth anticipated in South Asia. Despite an impressive forecast of 6.0 per cent growth in 2024, driven predominantly by India’s robust performance and recoveries in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the region faces significant challenges that could undermine its economic momentum.

The World Bank’s biannual regional outlook, titled ‘Jobs for Resilience’, underscores South Asia’s position as the world’s fastest-growing region, with a projected growth rate of 6.1 per…