India’s Economy Defies Global Slowdown
While major economies are struggling to stay afloat, India’s steady growth shows the strength of its reforms, resilience, and rising domestic demand.
Swati Dubey 
It’s not often that the headlines about the world economy sound this mixed — global growth cooling down, markets wobbling, inflation biting — yet India somehow keeps moving forward. The IMF’s latest report pegs India’s growth at around 6.4% for 2025–26, well ahead of China and most major economies. It’s the kind of steady, confident progress that makes the world take notice. And honestly, it’s refreshing to see India being talked about as the bright spot in a gloomy global picture.
The reasons aren’t magic — they’re structural. Over the last few years, India has leaned heavily on domestic demand, manufacturing expansion, and digital infrastructure. Schemes like “Make in India,” PLI incentives, and rural development programs are starting to show visible results. Even smaller states like Bihar are feeling the effects through better connectivity, improved logistics, and small-business growth. What’s interesting is how ordinary consumption — food, housing, and digital services — has quietly become the backbone of India’s economic resilience.
Of course, challenges remain. Exports are slowing, inflation still pinches, and job creation needs a serious push. But compared to many global economies, India’s fundamentals look solid. The real test will be whether this momentum translates into inclusive growth — where smaller towns, farmers, and young entrepreneurs benefit as much as big corporates. For now, though, it feels good to say it: India’s economy isn’t just surviving the global slowdown — it’s setting its own pace.
