New Delhi is bracing for a key economic reveal as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament on Thursday. This annual document, arriving just days before the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, offers a comprehensive snapshot of India’s economic health amid global uncertainties.
All eyes will be on the GDP growth projections for the current fiscal year 2025-26 and the upcoming 2026-27. Economists, investors, and policymakers alike await these figures, which will signal the trajectory of India’s growth story in a volatile world.
The Economic Survey stands as a cornerstone pre-budget report. It delves into the nation’s yearly economic performance, growth momentum, and medium-term forecasts. Crafted under the guidance of Chief Economic Adviser V. Anant Nageswaran, this edition is expected to address pressing issues like rupee depreciation, geopolitical tensions, and broader economic challenges.
The presentation caps off the opening of Parliament’s Budget Session on Wednesday, where President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Her speech outlined India’s ambitious journey toward a ‘Developed India’ by 2026, highlighting achievements over the past 25 years of the new millennium and laying out a roadmap for self-reliance and rapid progress.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the address as visionary, reflecting the nation’s collective aspiration for a strong, Atmanirbhar Bharat. He noted how it chronicles the country’s development strides and charts a clear path ahead.
Over the last decade, India has fortified foundations across major sectors, setting the stage for accelerated growth. With the Economic Survey on January 29 followed by the Budget, this marks a pivotal week for India’s economic narrative. Stakeholders are keen to see how policies will navigate global headwinds while pushing domestic ambitions forward.