evidence: India to remain world’s fastest growing economy in 2024, driven by public spending, services sector [...] MUMBAI: India is expected to maintain its place as the world’s fastest growing major economy this year, according to economists. [...] The body said it expects India to hold on to its top spot, with growth of 6.4 per cent forecasted in the next financial year starting this April, up from an estimated 6.3 per cent in the current financial year.