Published: 28 January 2026India BudgetEconomy
Economic Survey 2025-26 Tabled: GDP Growth 7.4% in FY26; Projects 6.8-7.2% for FY27
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament on January 29, 2026. Key highlights: GDP growth estimated at 7.4% in FY26 (up from 6.5% in FY25); FY27 projected at 6.8-7.2% driven by regulatory reforms and strong fundamentals.
Retail inflation declined from 4.6% (FY25) to 1.7% (April-December FY26). Gross FDI inflows in April-November 2025 were USD 64.7 billion, compared with USD 55.8 billion in April-November 2024. Current account deficit remained moderate at 0.8% of GDP. Forex reserves covered 11+ months of imports. The central government contained fiscal deficit below 4.5% of GDP. Out of 828 identified reforms, 630 (76%) were implemented by January 2026. The Survey emphasized domestic demand, services growth, and manufacturing resilience as key growth drivers.
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Q: Analyse the key macroeconomic signals from Economic Survey 2025-26, including growth, inflation, FDI and reform implementation metrics.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled Economic Survey 2025-26 on January 29, 2026. GDP growth is estimated at 7.4% in FY26, up from 6.5% in FY25, with FY27 projected at 6.8-7.2%. Retail inflation fell to 1.7%; FDI reached $81 billion in 2025; fiscal deficit stayed below 4.5%; 630 of 828 reforms were implemented.
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Frequently asked questions
What GDP growth did Economic Survey 2025-26 show for FY26?
The **Economic Survey 2025-26** estimated GDP growth at **7.4% in FY26** (up from 6.5% in FY25) and projected FY27 growth at **6.8-7.2%**.
Who tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 and when?
**Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman** tabled the **Economic Survey 2025-26** in Parliament on **January 29, 2026**, a day before the Union Budget.
What is the inflation situation according to Economic Survey 2025-26?
The Economic Survey showed **retail inflation at a historic low of 1.7% in FY26 (April-December)**, reflecting stable prices and the success of monetary policy.
What is the significance of Economic Survey 2025-26?
The **Economic Survey** is the government's annual review of the economy, presented before the Union Budget. The 2025-26 survey showed **7.4% GDP growth, 1.7% inflation, and a strengthened banking sector**.
What are the projected GDP growth figures for FY27 in Economic Survey 2025-26?
The Economic Survey 2025-26 projects India's GDP growth at **6.8-7.2% for FY27**, driven by domestic consumption, investment, and services growth.
