Economic Survey 2025-26 Projects India's GDP Growth at 7.5 Percent
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights India's resilient growth trajectory, projecting a GDP growth rate of 7.5% for the upcoming fiscal year.
2-Minute Summary (TL;DR)
- Projected GDP growth for FY27 is 7.5%.
- Fiscal deficit target set at 4.2% of GDP.
- Focus on infrastructure, manufacturing, and green growth.
- India remains the fastest-growing major economy.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 10–20 | Economy is a core UPSC subject. Economic Survey, budget, and policy changes are heavily tested. |
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Medium | 2–4 | Budget highlights, GDP data, and government economic schemes appear in SSC CGL GK section. |
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) | Very High | 6–10 | RBI policy, inflation, CRR/SLR, monetary committee decisions — banking exams test the full spectrum. |
| State PCS / PSC | High | 4–8 | State budget, MSME, agriculture policy, and banking data are common in state PCS papers. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Key budget figures: fiscal deficit %, GDP growth projection, key scheme allocations
- RBI rate decisions: Repo rate, CRR, SLR, Reverse Repo — current values
- Rankings: India's position in ease of doing business, hunger index, HDI
- Abbreviations: FRBM, NBFC, MPC, PMGSY, PMGKAY — full forms and purpose
- Trade data: import-export balance, major trading partners
Practice Questions
Q1. What is the projected GDP growth rate for India in FY27 according to the Economic Survey 2025-26?
- 6.5%
- 7.0%
- 7.5%
- 8.0%
Explanation: The Economic Survey 2025-26 has projected a real GDP growth rate of 7.5% for the fiscal year 2026-27.
Q2. Who presents the Economic Survey in the Indian Parliament?
- President of India
- Finance Minister
- RBI Governor
- Prime Minister
Explanation: The Economic Survey is traditionally presented by the Union Finance Minister in Parliament.
How to Prepare Economy & Finance for Government Exams
Track current Repo Rate, Inflation rate, and GDP growth. These three numbers appear in almost every banking exam.
Keep a running note of new schemes with their ministry, launch date, and target beneficiary group.
Focus on the Economic Survey and Union Budget highlights — these single documents generate dozens of exam questions.
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