The Finance Ministry has highlighted that India’s real GDP is estimated to grow by 7.4 per cent in 2025-26, with nominal GDP growth at 8 per cent. The Ministry said in a statement that in the Union Budget, nominal GDP is projected to grow by 10 per cent over the First Advance Estimates of 2025-26. The services sector remains the primary growth driver, expanding by 9.1 per cent. Total resources shared with States through the Finance Commission route are estimated at 16.56 lakh crore in 2026-27. The effective capital expenditure in 2026-27 is estimated at 17.15 lakh crore rupees.