Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday celebrated India’s stronger-than-expected economic performance after the country recorded 7.8% GDP growth in the April-June quarter, while taking a swipe at critics
whom he accused of spreading pessimism about the economy.
Reacting to the latest GDP figures, Modi credited the achievement to the resolve and hard work of Indians and said the numbers demonstrated the country’s strength despite a difficult global environment.
7.8% growth.
Strong numbers.
Even stronger confidence. pic.twitter.com/ZVPpnAXrVU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 1, 2026
“Heartiest congratulations to my fellow citizens. A growth rate of 7.8%—the nation is filled with joy. I congratulate the people of this country for their resolve and their industrious spirit; this reflects our collective strength; this reflects our collective strength. The world is mired in conflict; news of war is coming from all directions, and the globe is beset by crises. Supply chains are severely disrupted. Since the COVID era of 2020, stability has been elusive everywhere. Yet, India continues to progress rapidly. Meanwhile, within the country, there are those mired in the abyss of pessimism, echoing falsehoods and spreading despair. Rising above all this and cutting through these obstacles, the nation has achieved a growth rate of 7.8%. We must maintain this momentum. We must keep moving forward, and for that, becoming Atmanirbhar Bharat is essential,” the prime minister said in a video posted on Instagram and X.
