“Economic Survey Explained: Why India’s Growth Can Hold Steady Despite Global Uncertainty”, Open the magzine, January 29, 2026

“India’s economy is projected to stay on a steady growth path, supported by strong domestic demand and improving fiscal metrics, even as global uncertainty and trade disruptions weigh on the external environment.

Here’s a detailed explainer on the Economic Survey…

Q.How does the Economic Survey assess India’s growth outlook?

A.The Economic Survey of India, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, presents an optimistic assessment of the economy’s trajectory.It estimates India’s potential growth at around 7 per cent and projects GDP growth of 6.8–7.2 per cent in FY27, reflecting medium-term strength anchored in structural reforms and macroeconomic stability.

Q.Why does the Survey remain positive despite global uncertainty?

A.While acknowledging that the global economic environment remains fragile, the Survey notes that India’s growth has held up better than expected when compared with many peer economies.Strong domestic fundamentals, sustained reforms, and relative insulation from global shocks have helped maintain a positive outlook, even as external risks remain elevated……”

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