Economic Survey 2026, Jan. 29 -- The Indian economy is expected to expand at 6.8-7.2% in FY27, supported by strong macro fundamentals and a series of regulatory reforms, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said, laying out a strategic vision for navigating a global economy strained by a tougher US tariff regime.

The survey, prepared by chief economic adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran and his team in the finance ministry, highlights reform measures undertaken in the current financial year, including income tax and goods and services tax (GST) relief, a new simplified direct tax law to take effect from April, and changes to foreign direct investment (FDI) and bankruptcy frameworks.

It also presents a roadmap for how India's manufacturing sector can e...