Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced that India achieved a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate of 7.8% in the first quarter of the financial year. In a video message and a post on social media platform X, the Prime Minister congratulated the nation on this economic performance, highlighting that these strong numbers reflect a surging economic confidence. The announcement was made on September 1, 2026, through the Prime Minister's Office and Press Information Bureau.