PM Modi Calls India's 7.8% Q1 GDP Growth a 'Herculean Feat'
PM Modi hails India's 7.8% Q1 GDP growth as a 'herculean feat', crediting people's resilience amid global uncertainties.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described India's 7.8% gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the first quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year as a "herculean feat."
In a post on X, the Prime Minister attributed the strong economic performance to the collective strength and resilience of the Indian people. He noted that the growth was achieved despite significant challenges, including oil price shocks, supply chain disruptions, and a backdrop of global uncertainty.
Mr. Modi's remarks took a pointed jab at critics, stating that "doomsayers were doomed and India bloomed...yet again!" The comment underscores the government's confidence in the economy's momentum even as major economies worldwide contend with inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions.
The GDP figures for the April-June quarter come at a time when policymakers have been closely monitoring global economic trends. The Prime Minister's statement signals the administration's view that domestic demand and structural reforms are providing a buffer against external headwinds.