From GST 2.0 To Robust GDP Growth: How India Defied Global Slowdown In 2025

India’s economy recorded a strong performance in 2025 under the leadership of Narendra Modi, defying global economic slowdowns with sustained growth, rising investments and major reforms. The government rolled out GST 2.0 in September, simplifying the tax regime with a streamlined slab structure ahead of Diwali. India’s GDP grew 7.2%, crossing ₹380 lakh crore, marking the fifth straight year of over 7% growth. Manufacturing, services and “Make in India 2.0” drove record FDI, job creation and exports. Infrastructure spending surged, renewables expanded and inflation remained within RBI targets, though economists flag rural challenges ahead.