The international environment was marked by geopolitical uncertainties, and the global environment was quite volatile, but India is emerging as the world’s fastest-growing economy for the fourth consecutive year, with real GDP growth projected at 7.4% in FY26. The domestic demand was the principal driver of growth, and private consumption grew by 7%, touching a new peak since 2012. The exports touched a record high, with services contributing largely to it, and the current account deficit was moderate. The monetary management and financial intermediation remained strong. The banking sector maintained non-performing asset ratios at historic lows, and the credit growth accelerated with increased emphasis on financial inclusion through various initiatives. The remittances were on an uptrend, the foreign exchange reserves remained strong, and the FDI inflows remained steady. The Economic Survey also highlights progress in agriculture, industry, infrastructure, climate action, education, health, employment, urbanisation, and emerging technologies such as AI. The Economic Survey presents a roadmap for India to position itself more firmly in the global value chains and support inclusive and sustainable growth.