New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Ahead of Union Budget on February 1, about 64 per cent of industrialists expressed optimism regarding India's growth in a "quick survey" conducted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

According to the survey results, nearly 60 per cent of participants projected a GDP growth rate between 6.5 and 6.9 per cent for 2025-26.

Though the numbers mark a moderation from the high growth of over 8.0 per cent witnessed in 2023-24 - it is in sync with persistent headwinds on account of external factors, the survey added.

"The Government's commitment to fiscal consolidation has put us in a good state and the survey participants expected the government to remain on that course," the survey said....