{
  "id": 5116849,
  "title": "'Not Just Consumption': Sanjeev Sanyal Explains What's Driving India's 7.8% Economic Growth & Remaining Challenges",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/not-just-consumption-sanjeev-sanyal-explains-whats-driving-indias-7-8",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T15:28:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/not-just-consumption-sanjeev-sanyal-explains-whats-driving-indias-78-economic-growth-remaining-challenges"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent interview with NDTV, Sanjeev Sanyal, an advisor to the Prime Minister on economic matters, described India's 7.8% GDP growth as \"very strong,\" particularly considering the challenges faced by the global economy. Sanyal pointed out that this growth was spread across several sectors, including manufacturing, construction, services, and the financial industry. Investment in the economy grew by 12%, which contributed to the robust expansion.\n\nSanyal emphasized that the growth was broad-based and not solely driven by consumption, as some might assume. He refuted claims that India's manufacturing sector is under pressure, citing the success of industries such as steel, cement, pharmaceuticals, and smartphone production. He noted that India has become the world's second-largest steel producer, trailing only China and the US.\n\nThe Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council member also highlighted India's strong domestic automobile market, contrasting it with China's declining sales. While China's domestic car sales have dropped by around 20%, India's have risen significantly. Sanyal contrasted these figures to demonstrate the strength of India's economy.\n\nAddressing the Congress party's concerns about the agricultural sector, Sanyal pointed out that government data shows a decline in unemployment rates in both rural and urban areas. He acknowledged, however, that the challenge of unemployment among educated young Indians remains significant. Sanyal stressed the need for India to rethink its approach to education, arguing that traditional classroom learning alone is not sufficient to prepare students for the workforce. He emphasized that students need practical experience and closer ties with industry, including apprenticeships and skill-based training, to better meet the demands of the job market.",
  "summary": "In an interview with NDTV, Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, described the 7.8% expansion as \"very strong\", particularly against the backdrop of persistent challenges facing the global economy. According to Sanyal, the growth has been spread across multiple segments rather than being driven by a single area. He highlighted manufacturing, construction and…",
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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."
}