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India logs 6.6% growth as Kant calls it a very good record amid global turmoil
Economy
Published on 7 May 2026
The turnaround hinges on reforms and infrastructure, not luck
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant says India’s 6.6% GDP growth stands out as global economies grapple with turmoil. He credits structural reforms and infrastructure for the momentum, while pointing to faster renewable energy adoption. Kant also stresses the push for self-reliance in semiconductors and other critical technologies to strengthen long-term resilience.
- India’s 6.6% growth outpaces a shaky global backdrop
- Structural reforms and infrastructure are singled out as drivers
- Renewables adoption is accelerating to support the transition
- Self-reliance in semiconductors and critical tech remains a priority
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