New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- India's economy isn't sprinting, but it's certainly not slowing down either. The Economic Survey 2025-26 pegs growth at a steady 6.8-7.2% in FY27, urging "caution, not pessimism" as global trade gets messier.

With inflation cooling, thanks to softer food prices and GST tweaks, the macro ground looks firm. But government spending is still doing the heavy lifting. Can private investment finally step up?

The survey thinks reforms are finally paying off, nudging India's medium-term growth potential closer to 7%. Tax relief, a simplified direct tax law, FDI tweaks and bankruptcy reforms all feature in the optimism. Manufacturing gets a nudge, too-diversify exports, improve quality, build partnerships and, yes, get serio...