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June 29, 2026 4:44 PM

PM Modi highlights India’s economic resilience amid Gulf conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday underscored India's economic resilience during the recent Gulf conflict, saying the country demonstrated remarkable stability despite global uncertainties and its structural dependence on imported energy. Sharing an article by Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran on X, the Prime Minister said, "India has shown remarkable stability during tough and testing times globally, despite our structural vulnerabilities. It has been achieved by ensuring...

February 10, 2026 2:55 PM

NITI Aayog releases study outlining pathways to Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net Zero by 2070

NITI Aayog on Monday released the first set of study reports outlining India’s development pathways towards achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047 while progressing towards Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070. The reports form part of India’s first government-led, multi-sectoral and integrated assessment of long-term development and climate transition scenarios. The think tank is releasing a total of eleven reports on February 9 and 10, 2026. The initial three volumes were launch...

December 17, 2025 5:39 PM

State-led reforms vital for higher education; India remains a bright spot amid global uncertainty: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said the next phase of reforms in India’s higher education sector must be led by states, while underscoring that the country continues to remain a bright spot in the global economy despite external uncertainties. Speaking at the CII Global Higher Education Summit in New Delhi, Nageswaran said states have a critical role to play in strengthening higher education by shifting from a model of control to one of stewardship. He emphasi...

November 7, 2025 4:54 PM

India set to exceed 6.8% GDP growth in FY26: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran on Friday said that India’s private capital expenditure remains robust despite global uncertainty, and the country is projected to achieve GDP growth exceeding 6.8 per cent in current fiscal (FY26). Speaking at an event in Mumbai, he indicated a potential upward revision of GDP growth following Q2 data, citing a recovery in private capital expenditure and increased foreign inflows. The CEA noted that the first five months of the year have already ...

August 13, 2025 5:42 PM

India’s economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

The government’s Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said the high-frequency indicators (HFIs) show that the overall momentum of the Indian economy remains robust and continues on a fast-growth track. HFIs are economic data points released frequently that offer timely insights into the current state of the economy. He emphasised that while trade-related issues are crucial, they should not overshadow other critical challenges. While addressing an event in Delhi, N...