India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Economic Survey 2025–26 presents a clear picture of India’s reform-driven journey and steady economic progress despite a challenging global environment marked by volatility and trade uncertainties. The survey, tabled in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, reflects the resilience of the Indian economy and underlines the government’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development.
In a post on X, PM Modi described the Economic Survey as a comprehensive account of what he termed India’s “Reform Express,” noting that it captures the country’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals and sustained growth momentum. He said the document highlights how innovation, entrepreneurship and large-scale infrastructure development are playing an increasingly important role in nation-building.
The Prime Minister emphasised that the survey places special focus on inclusive growth, with targeted attention on farmers, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), youth employment and social welfare. According to Modi, this approach ensures that economic progress translates into broad-based benefits across sections of society rather than remaining confined to a few sectors.
“The Economic Survey tabled today presents a comprehensive picture of India’s Reform Express, reflecting steady progress in a challenging global environment. It highlights strong macroeconomic fundamentals, sustained growth momentum and the expanding role of innovation, entrepreneurship and infrastructure in nation-building,” the Prime Minister said.
Modi also noted that the survey outlines a clear roadmap for strengthening the manufacturing sector, improving productivity and accelerating India’s march towards becoming a “Viksit Bharat,” or a developed nation. He added that the insights offered by the survey would guide informed policymaking in the coming years and help reinforce confidence in India’s long-term economic future among investors, businesses and citizens alike.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman echoed similar sentiments, crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Modi for India’s improved economic position. In her post on X, Sitharaman said India’s macroeconomic fundamentals have become stronger than ever, despite global headwinds. She stated that the country has successfully navigated international challenges to remain on a high-growth trajectory, with potential GDP growth now estimated at 7%.
Among the key highlights, the Economic Survey projected that India’s economy will grow between 6.8% and 7.2% in the fiscal year beginning April 2026. This projection reaffirms India’s position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, even as global uncertainty and trade-related risks continue to cloud the outlook.
As per estimates from the National Statistics Office, the Indian economy has expanded by 7.4% in the current fiscal year, marking the fourth consecutive year in which India has retained its status as the fastest-growing major economy. The survey has also revised India’s potential growth forecast upward to 7%, from the 6.5% projection made three years ago, reflecting improved productivity, structural reforms and stronger economic capacity.
Overall, the Economic Survey 2025–26 underscores India’s resilience, reform momentum and ambition, while setting the tone for future growth driven by inclusion, innovation and stability.
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