The Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, projects a stronger medium-term growth outlook, highlights gains from manufacturing and PLI schemes, and sets the narrative ahead of the Union Budget on February 1. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey 2025–26 in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament, offering the government’s most comprehensive assessment of India’s economic performance over the past year and its outlook ahead of the Union Budget on February 1. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also announced that the Economic Survey would be made available to Members of Parliament via WhatsApp, in addition to official digital platforms. While the Economic Survey does not announce policy measures, its analysis and recommendations often set the narrative for the Union Budget and guide assumptions behind fiscal and reform choices. With Budget day just days away, the Survey provides crucial context for investors, policymakers, and the public on the direction of India’s economic strategy.