The Economic Survey 2025–26 is an important annual document that shows the real picture of India’s economy. Prepared under the guidance of Chief Economic Advisor Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, it reviews economic performance in 2025–26 and gives a roadmap for future growth. The Survey highlights key trends in GDP growth, inflation, employment, fiscal health, and sector-wise performance, while also explaining challenges and opportunities for India’s development in the coming years.
Major Highlights, Growth Outlook and Key Findings of Economic Survey 2025–26
- The Economic Survey 2026 estaimates GDP growth rate for FY2026-27 at 6.8-7.2 per cent.
- The Economic Survey has a total of 16 chapters covering different issues.
- The Economic Survey has a separate chapter on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- The Economic Survey includes a separate chapter on online gaming and health.
- India’s total exports (merchandise and services) reached a record USD 825.3 billion in FY25.
- India’s fiscal deficit declines to 4.8% in FY25.
- Share of capital spending in total central government expenditure increased from about 12.5 per cent to 22.6 per cent between FY20 and FY25.
- India’s total exports (merchandise and services) reached a record USD 825.3 billion in FY25.
- Economic Survey projects growth rate between 6.8-7.2% for FY27.
- Within the capital account, gross FDI inflows rose sharply by 16.1% YoY during April–November 2025, but a 34.9% increase in India’s outward FDI, despite a 4.2% decline in repatriation flows, capped net FDI growth.
- Between April 1 and January 22, 2026, the Indian rupee depreciated by approximately 6.5 per cent against the US dollar.
- India’s air passenger traffic is projected to rise from 412 million in FY25 to 665 million by FY31, signalling a major scale-up in airport infrastructure.
- Under the Greenfield Airports Policy, 24 greenfield airports have received in-principle approval, with 13 already operational across metro and regional centres.
- The UDAN regional connectivity scheme has operationalised 657 routes across 93 airports, including heliports and water aerodromes.
- India’s coal industry reached historic heights in FY25, producing 1,047.52 Million Tonnes (MT) of coal—a 4.98 per cent increase from the previous year’s 997.83 MT.