The IMF said it raised its growth forecast for the United States to 2.1 percent in 2023 and 1.5 percent in 2024, citing stronger business investment and rising consumption. Raised India's economic growth forecast for 2023 to 6.3 per cent, compared with the 6.1 per cent forecast in July; The forecast for 2024 remains unchanged at 6.3 percent. The euro area is expected to grow by 0.7% in 2023 and 1.2% in 2024, down from its July forecasts of 0.9% and 1.5%.