New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament, highlighting India's robust economic performance amid a fragile global environment marked by geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation and financial vulnerabilities. According to the First Advance Estimates, India's real GDP growth for FY26 is projected at 7.4 per cent, while Gross Value Added (GVA) growth is estimated at 7.3 per cent, reaffirming India's position as the fastest-growing major economy for the fourth consecutive year. The Survey estimates India's potential growth at around 7 per cent, with real GDP growth for FY27 projected in the range of 6.8-7.2 per cent.

On the demand side, Private...