Economic Survey 2026 to be tabled in Parliament ahead of Budget, focus on GDP growth outlook
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The central government is set to present the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament on Thursday, ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27 scheduled to be tabled on February 1. The survey will provide a clear picture of the state of India’s economy amid ongoing global uncertainties.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey in the House. All eyes will be on the GDP growth projections for the current financial year 2025–26 and the upcoming financial year 2026–27, as these estimates will set the tone for the Union Budget.
The Economic Survey is a key pre-Budget document that reviews the country’s overall economic performance over the year. It outlines growth trends, sector-wise developments, and short- to medium-term economic projections for the future.
Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran, in a media article published on Thursday, also shared his views on issues such as the weakening rupee, geopolitical tensions, and other major economic challenges facing the country.
The Budget Session of Parliament began on Wednesday, with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the President’s address as comprehensive and forward-looking, stating that it effectively presented the vision of building a developed India.
The Prime Minister said the address reflected the nation’s shared aspiration for a strong and self-reliant India, highlighted the country’s development journey over the past years, and laid out a clear roadmap for the future.
In her speech, President Murmu described 2026 as a crucial milestone in India’s ambitious journey towards becoming a developed nation. She noted that in the first 25 years of the new millennium, India has achieved several major milestones and witnessed many moments of national pride.
Over the past decade, India has strengthened its foundations across all major sectors, creating strong potential for faster growth in the years ahead. The President’s address marked the formal beginning of an important parliamentary phase, which will be followed by the presentation of the Economic Survey on January 29 and the Union Budget 2026–27 on February 1.