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The Economic Survey on Thursday (January 29, 2026) projected the GDP growth in the range of 6.8 to 7.2% in 2026-27, a tad lower than 7.4% estimated in the current fiscal.
“The outlook, therefore, is one of steady growth amid global uncertainty, requiring caution, but not pessimism,” said the pre-Budget document tabled in the Lok Sabha.
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The growth projection has taken into consideration the cumulative impact of policy reforms over recent years that appear to have lifted the economy’s medium-term growth potential closer to 7%.
“With domestic drivers playing a dominant role and macroeconomic stability well anchored, the balance of risks around growth remains broadly even,” it said.
Published – January 29, 2026 12:49 pm IST
