India's sixth All India Tiger Estimation, conducted from late 2025 through 2026, is expected to show a population increase, potentially by 10%, with some states like Madhya Pradesh anticipating a 25% rise. Conservationists note that many tiger reserves are nearing saturation, with population growth likely occurring in buffer and multi-use areas. The census results, due in July 2027, will also inform density and habitat use, amidst rising concerns over human-tiger conflicts.