Economic Survey reflects India’s reform, steady progress in challenging environment, says PM Modi| India News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Economic Survey 2025-26, presented by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament, reflects India’s reform and steady progress in challenging environment.
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He also said that the survey underscores the importance of inclusive development, with focused attention on farmers, MSMEs, youth employment and social welfare.
“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,” he said in a post on X.
Modi said the survey also outlines the roadmap for strengthening manufacturing, enhancing productivity and accelerating our march towards becoming a Viksit Bharat.
“The insights offered will guide informed policymaking and reinforce confidence in India’s economic future,” he said.
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Meanwhile, Sitharaman said that India’s macroeconomic fundamentals have grown stronger than ever as she credited PM Modi for the achievement. “We have successfully navigated global headwinds to place India on a high-growth trajectory, improving our potential GDP growth to 7%,” she said in a post on X.
Highlights of Economic Survey 2025-26
The survey projected that India’s economy will grow by 6.8-7.2% in the fiscal year starting April, reaffirming India’s status as the world’s fastest-growing major economy despite trade risks and global volatility clouding the outlook.
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As per National Statistics Office estimates, the Indian economy has grown at 7.4% in the current fiscal, reinforcing India’s status as the fastest-growing major economy for the fourth consecutive year.
The survey has also raised the country’s potential growth forecast to 7% from the earlier projection of 6.5% estimated three years earlier.
With inputs from PTI
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