Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Das Says India Stands at Pivotal Developmental Moment
Shaktikanta Das said India has reached an important point in its development.
He said the country’s economy has been growing strongly.
He also warned that problems around the world, including high government debt, could slow global growth.
Das said India prepared for challenges by improving governance and managing its economy.
He also pointed to investment in long-term capacity and a wider mix of energy sources.
He said India should keep improving and adapting.
He named artificial intelligence, long-term investment and people’s skills as areas to work on.
The goal, he said, is for India to grow in a steady and resilient way over the long term.
Shaktikanta Das said India is at a pivotal point in its development journey.
He cited real GDP growth of 7.8% in Q1FY27 and average annual growth of 7.9% from FY22 to FY26.
Das said global uncertainty, restrictive monetary policy and high public debt in advanced economies could weigh on growth.
He credited India’s resilience to governance reforms, macroeconomic stability, financial-sector improvements and investment in productive capacity.
Das said India should sustain reforms and focus on AI, long-term finance, strategic self-reliance, sustainable development and human capital.
- Who
- Shaktikanta Das, discussing India’s development and economic outlook.
- What
- Das said India is at a pivotal development moment and outlined steps to support sustainable, resilient growth.
- When
- The remarks refer to growth figures for FY22–FY26 and Q1FY27; the article does not specify when Das spoke.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To describe India’s economic position and the measures he said could help it address global uncertainty and pursue long-term development.
- Q1FY27 real GDP growth
- 7.8%
- Average annual GDP growth
- 7.9% from FY22 to FY26, according to Das
- Additional growth period cited
- Real GDP growth just exceeded 8% from July–September 2025-26 to April–June 2026-27, according to the article
- Global risks identified
- Uncertainty, restrictive monetary policy, high public debt and rising bond yields
- Measures cited
- Governance and state capacity, macroeconomic stability, tax reforms, financial-sector health and external-sector management
- Priorities ahead
- Artificial intelligence, long-term finance, strategic self-reliance, sustainable development and human capital
- Long-term goal
- Viksit Bharat 2047