{
  "id": 5101413,
  "title": "Piyush Goyal Defends India's 7.8% GDP Growth Rate, Slams Opposition For Spreading 'Negative Thinking' | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/piyush-goyal-defends-indias-7-8-gdp-growth-rate-slams-opposition-for",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-02T13:59:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/piyush-goyal-defends-indias-78-gdp-growth-rate-slams-opposition-for-spreading-negative-thinking-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 2, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal defended India's latest GDP growth figures of 7.8%, criticizing Opposition leaders for spreading negative thoughts about the numbers. Goyal argued that politicians and ministers don't produce or compile economic statistics, explaining that the data comes from an established system in place for years. \"The truth cannot be hidden,\" he said, emphasizing that neither politicians nor ministers decide the statistics. The growth figures are compiled using data from various industries and sectors through an established process. Describing the 7.8% economic growth as a \"path-breaking record\", Goyal claimed that India's rapid expansion reflects the collective efforts of its 140 crore people, crediting the country's citizens for the progress. He accused critics of spreading \"negative thinking\" in public discourse, which could weaken confidence in the country's economy. Goyal also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for raising aspirations among Indians and highlighted initiatives such as Digital India. He predicted continued economic growth, citing rising demand in sectors like automobiles, auto-components, engineering products, and electronics.",
  "summary": "Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on August 2 defended India’s latest GDP growth figures and criticised Opposition leaders questioning the numbers, saying that politicians and ministers do not produce or compile economic statistics. Goyal said the data is generated through an established system that has been in place for years, arguing that attempts to cast doubt on the figures…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}