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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India continues to be the world's fastest-growing major economy, supported by strong GDP growth and easing inflation.

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran, Reserve Bank of India
What
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India continues to be the world's fastest-growing major economy, supported by strong GDP growth and easing inflation.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:31:30 GMT · 2h 35m ago
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India ·
Why
India's economy expanded 7.7% in FY26, accelerating from 7.1% in the previous financial year, and policymakers remain optimistic that strong domestic demand will sustain growth despite geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices.
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India's continued strong economic growth, despite global uncertainties and revised forecasts, indicates its growing influence as a global economic player, but its reliance on imported crude oil and trade routes makes it vulnerable to geopolitical events such as the conflict in West Asia.

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