Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India successfully managed the economic impact of the West Asia crisis through prudent resource management, strong domestic consumption and trade agreements, enabling it to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy while strengthening strategic cooperation with France
India’s GDP grew by a robust 7.7% in FY 2025–26, supported by a 7.8% expansion in Q4. Driven by strong manufacturing and services sectors, India remains the fastest-growing major economy despite a global slowdown
