NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed India’s latest GDP data, calling it proof of economic resilience, reform impact and the hard work of 140 crore Indians.
In a post on social media platform X, Modi said: “India’s growth momentum remains strong!” He pointed to the 7.7% GDP growth for FY 2025-26 and 7.8% in Q4, saying these numbers “reflect the inherent strength of our economy, the success of reforms and the hard work of 140 crore Indians.”
According to Provisional Estimates from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released Friday, the economy grew 7.7% in real terms in FY26, with growth accelerating to 7.8% in the January–March quarter.
The PM reiterated the government’s focus on speeding up reforms and creating opportunities, especially for youth: “We shall leave no stone unturned to further ‘Ease of Living’, ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and increase opportunities for our youth.”
India continues to rank among the world’s fastest-growing major economies. The government credits GST, PLI schemes, digital public infrastructure, record infrastructure capex, and measures to improve ease of doing business for boosting activity and investor confidence over the past decade.
Policymakers have also cited strong domestic demand, rising public investment and services sector growth as key supports. They stress that sustained expansion is crucial for jobs, incomes and the goal of a developed India by 2047.
Modi’s remarks highlight the government’s push to maintain growth momentum while driving reforms to improve living standards, attract investment and expand opportunities for India’s large, increasingly skilled workforce.
Agencies