Key facts
- India's Q4 GDP growth reached 7.8%.
- Prime Minister Modi attributed the growth to economic strength and reforms.
- Modi vowed to deepen reforms and create opportunities for youth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded India's strong economic performance, highlighting the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 7.8% in the fourth quarter. He stated that this growth is a testament to the inherent strength of the Indian economy, the success of ongoing reforms, and the collective efforts of 1.4 billion (140 crore) Indians. Modi reaffirmed his government's commitment to continuing and deepening economic reforms. He also pledged to focus on creating more opportunities for the country's youth, aiming to foster further economic development and prosperity. Modi also previously described the current period as a "decade of disasters" for the world, pointing to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent wars as major global shocks.