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India’s Growth Numbers Highlight PM Modi’s 76th Birthday

India’s Growth Numbers Highlight PM Modi’s 76th Birthday
From GDP to startups: Key numbers tracking India’s economic and infrastructure growth as PM Modi turns 76 · thehansindia.com

The article looks at numbers showing how India’s economy and infrastructure have changed during PM Modi’s time as prime minister.

India’s economy grew strongly in the April-June quarter of fiscal 2026-27.

Manufacturing, services, investment, household spending and exports all supported this growth.

India also had about $4.15 trillion in nominal GDP.

Its foreign-exchange savings reached a record $785.7 billion.

A government bank-account program had 59.21 crore beneficiaries, including many women and people in rural areas.

India also built many more national highways than before.

The number of officially recognized startups grew sharply from 502 in 2016 to more than 2.47 lakh in August 2026.

Key facts

Real GDP growth
7.8% in the April-June quarter of fiscal 2026-27
Nominal GDP
Estimated at around $4.15 trillion
Foreign-exchange reserves
A record $785.7 billion in the week ended September 4
Jan Dhan beneficiaries
59.21 crore as of September 2
National highways
146,572 km, up from 91,287 km in fiscal 2013-14
Recognized startups
More than 2.47 lakh as of August 2026, compared with 502 in 2016
Startup recognition thresholds
Rs 200 crore in turnover generally and Rs 300 crore for DeepTech startups

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