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What’s powering India’s growth amid global turmoil? The Economic Survey 2025-26 points to strong reforms, rising potential GDP and a renewed push for inclusive development. PM Modi says the findings reinforce confidence in India’s economic future.
Economic Survey reflects India’s steady progress, says PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Economic Survey 2025-26 presents a comprehensive picture of India’s steady reform-driven progress despite a challenging global environment. The survey was tabled in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the document captures the spirit of India’s “Reform Express” and highlights strong macroeconomic fundamentals, sustained growth momentum, and the expanding role of innovation, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure in nation-building.
Agriculture to drive Viksit Bharat, inclusive growth and rural prosperity: Economic survey
PM Modi noted that the survey underlines the importance of inclusive development, with focused attention on key sectors such as agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), youth employment, and social welfare.
“The Economic Survey tabled today presents a comprehensive picture of India’s reform journey, reflecting steady progress in a challenging global environment,” Modi said. He added that the findings reinforce confidence in India’s economic future and will guide informed policymaking.
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,… https://t.co/ih9ArrtZcU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 29, 2026
According to the Prime Minister, the survey also outlines a clear roadmap for strengthening manufacturing, enhancing productivity, and accelerating India’s march towards becoming a developed nation, or Viksit Bharat. Emphasis has been laid on boosting domestic capabilities while leveraging innovation-led growth to sustain long-term economic momentum.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India’s macroeconomic fundamentals have strengthened significantly, crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Modi for navigating global headwinds. In a post on X, she said the country has successfully maintained a high-growth trajectory despite geopolitical uncertainties and external risks.
“We have improved our potential GDP growth to 7%, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of the Indian economy,” Sitharaman said.
Agriculture to drive Viksit Bharat, inclusive growth and rural prosperity: Economic survey
The Economic Survey projects India’s economy to grow between 6.8% and 7.2% in the financial year beginning April, reaffirming its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, even as global trade risks and volatility persist.
According to estimates by the National Statistics Office, the Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.4% in the current fiscal year, marking the fourth consecutive year that India has retained its status as the fastest-growing major economy globally.
The survey has also revised India’s potential growth forecast upward to 7%, compared to the 6.5% estimate made three years ago. This revision reflects improved productivity, infrastructure expansion, and a stronger policy framework aimed at sustaining long-term economic growth.
