India's economic engine is expected to maintain its momentum into the next fiscal year, with the Economic Survey 2025-26 projecting a real GDP growth rate between 6.8% and 7.2% for FY27. The Survey highlights a significant upgrade in India's medium-term potential growth rate, raising it to 7.0% from the previous estimate of 6.5%. Other key drivers mentioned are supply-side strength and structural reforms -- sustained domestic reforms and public investment are now realizing the economy's underlying growth capacity. Sectoral drivers and emerging frontiersThe Survey projects that domestic demand and investment will continue to gain strength in FY27. New frontiers such as the "Orange Economy" (experience-led services) and space services are identified as emerging opportunities.

Source: Indian Express January 29, 2026 12:49 UTC