Parliament gears up for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s tabling of the Economic Survey 2026 on Thursday, a vital prelude to the February 1 Union Budget 2026-27. Amid global economic jitters, this survey will decode the state of India’s powerhouse economy.
The spotlight firmly rests on GDP forecasts for the ongoing 2025-26 fiscal and the next year. These numbers will be dissected for clues on growth sustainability and policy priorities.
As the pre-eminent pre-budget dossier, the Economic Survey encapsulates annual economic trends, velocity of development, and projections spanning short to medium horizons. Insights from CEA V. Anant Nageswaran, including commentary on currency pressures and geopolitical strains, add timely depth.
The event follows President Droupadi Murmu’s Wednesday address inaugurating the Budget Session. She hailed 2026 as a foundational year for Viksit Bharat, recounting proud milestones from India’s first quarter-century post-millennium and underscoring fortified sectoral bases for future leaps.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the address as far-sighted, mirroring national dreams of a resilient, self-dependent India. It masterfully weaves historical achievements with a forward vision.
With nearly a decade of groundwork in key industries, India stands poised for exponential expansion. This sequence—Economic Survey today, Budget soon after—ushers in a defining phase, where economic strategies will align aspirations with actionable governance.