Economic Survey 2026: PM Modi says India’s ‘Reform Express’ on track

The Economic Survey 2026 presents a promising picture of Indiarsquos economic journey describing it as a fastmoving Reform Express steadily progressing despite global challenges Prime Minister PM Narendra Modi said on ThursdayTabled in Parliament earlier in the day the survey reflects the strength of Indiarsquos economic fundamentals and the governmentrsquos continuous efforts to drive growth innovation and inclusive developmentThe Survey showcases how Indiarsquos Reform Express is moving forward with consistency and purpose PM Modi wrote on XThe Economic Survey tabled today presents a comprehensive picture of Indiarsquos Reform Express reflecting steady progress in a challenging global environment It highlights strong macroeconomic fundamentals sustained growth momentum and the expanding role of innovationhellip httpstcoih9ArrtZcUmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi January 29 2026He highlighted that sustained reforms over the years have bolstered investor business and citizen confidence while strengthening macroeconomic fundamentalsThe survey underlines the expanding role of innovation entrepreneurship and infrastructure in nationbuilding PM Modi noted that sectors such as digital services startups and largescale infrastructure projects are emerging as key drivers of economic transformation creating opportunities while strengthening Indiarsquos global economic positionEmphasising inclusive development the PM highlighted initiatives supporting farmers Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises of India MSMEs youth employment and social welfare He said the survey also outlines a roadmap for strengthening manufacturing improving productivity and accelerating Indiarsquos progress toward becoming a developed nationThe insights shared in the Economic Survey will play an important role in shaping informed policies and boosting confidence in Indiarsquos economic future PM Modi said adding that the government will continue working to maintain growth momentum and build a resilient economyEconomic Survey 2026 Cities must be economically dynamic socially inclusive and sustainableThe Economic Survey also focused on Indiarsquos urban future stating that cities must be economically dynamic socially inclusive environmentally sustainable and institutionally capable Future urban policy should prioritise integrated system performancemdashcovering housing mobility sanitation climate resilience and financemdashover standalone projects while designing liveable climateready citiesNotably Indiarsquos urbanisation is far higher in economic and functional terms than official statistics indicate Satellite data from the Global Human Settlements Layer GHSL of the European Commission shows India was 6337 urban in 2015 nearly double the rate reported in the 2011 CensusThe Survey emphasises that cities are not merely residential spaces but critical economic infrastructure Density and proximity create agglomeration economies boosting productivity deepening labour markets and fostering innovationWith IANS inputs