That’s a full point higher than RBI’s forecast, and up from 6.8% last year. What’s driving this? Consumer credit up 15-16%, electricity demand jumping to 11.5% in June, and services exports rising 13.3%. Government capex is also ahead of schedule; hitting 27.8% of its annual target by end-June. The monsoon? It started weak, but July’s surplus helped bring the deficit down to 12%. For job seekers and exam aspirants: strong growth means more hiring; especially in banking, infra, and tech. SBI’s bullish forecast suggests the govt will keep spending, private demand is holding up, and banks are lending more. If this plays out, FY27 could be the year India breaks into double-digit growth territory. Keep an eye on credit data; it’s the real heartbeat of the economy.