New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday presented the Economic Survey 2026 in the Lok Sabha, offering a detailed assessment of India’s economic position, major challenges, and prospects for the next financial year.

As per the Survey, India’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to expand between 6.8 percent and 7.2 percent during 2026–27.The Survey highlights that the nation’s economic pace remains steady, driven by robust domestic consumption and backed by a largely stable macroeconomic landscape. 

The Economic Survey highlights that the global economic environment continues to be uncertain, as geopolitical tensions and sluggish worldwide growth pose ongoing challenges. Nevertheless, commodity prices are likely to stay mostly steady in the short term, offering partial relief to developing economies.

The report also warns that if emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, do not achieve the expected productivity improvements, it could result in asset value declines and heightened economic stress. Moreover, rising geopolitical risks may influence global capital flows and further dampen economic momentum.

Despite challenges such as tariff-related pressures from the United States, the Survey states that India has successfully sustained its growth trajectory. Ongoing structural reforms and timely policy measures by the government have helped cushion external shocks, enabling the country to manage global trade pressures more effectively.