Economy
PM Modi Defends 7.8% GDP Growth Amid Opposition Criticism
The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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Prime Minister Modi defended India's 7.8% GDP growth figures during a public address, dismissing critics who previously labeled India as part of the 'Fragile Five' economies.
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The defense comes amid ongoing debates among economists and opposition leaders regarding the accuracy and methodology of the government's latest economic data.
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Former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg has publicly questioned the growth figures, prompting the government to reiterate its commitment to transparent economic reporting and structural reforms.