Economic Survey 2025-26: FY26 GDP growth at 7.4% (first advance estimates)

What happened

• The Economic Survey 2025-26 cites the First Advance Estimates: real GDP and GVA growth of 7.4% and 7.3% in FY26 [PIB].
• It describes historically low inflation, better labour indicators and stronger external buffers [PIB].

Background

• The Survey is prepared by the CEA in the Department of Economic Affairs and tabled before the Budget.

Why it matters

• Growth with low inflation leaves room for the RBI to support the economy if needed.