In a highly anticipated move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament today, setting the stage for the Union Budget 2026-27 scheduled for February 1. This critical document will illuminate India’s economic resilience against a backdrop of international turbulence.
Investors and analysts are zeroing in on the GDP growth estimates for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27. These projections could sway market sentiments and shape budgetary expectations.
Renowned for its in-depth analysis, the Economic Survey reviews the full spectrum of India’s economic landscape, from current performance metrics to forward-looking projections over short and medium terms. Chief Economic Adviser V. Anant Nageswaran recently shared insights in a media piece on rupee weakness, geopolitical risks, and other headwinds.
This comes right after the Budget Session kicked off on Wednesday with President Droupadi Murmu’s address to both Houses of Parliament. She positioned 2026 as a milestone in India’s march to becoming a developed nation, celebrating key accomplishments from the first 25 years of the 21st century.
PM Narendra Modi lauded the speech for its comprehensive vision of Viksit Bharat, emphasizing self-reliance and a robust future blueprint. The address not only recaps past progress but also provides a strategic roadmap.
India’s decade-long sectoral strengthening promises sustained high growth. As the Economic Survey drops today and the Budget follows, the nation gears up for policy directions that balance global challenges with internal strengths, promising continuity in economic momentum.