Shaktikanta Das, principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, described India's economic landscape as akin to a 'Chakravyuh', a term from the Mahabharata symbolizing complex challenges. He emphasized that while entering a crisis may be easy, exiting it requires careful navigation to avoid exacerbating issues. Das highlighted India's projected 7.6% GDP growth for 2025-26, despite global volatility and tightening financial conditions due to high public debt and fiscal deficits in major economies. He noted that India's resilience stems from macroeconomic stability, consistent policymaking, and robust domestic demand. Furthermore, he stressed the significance of maintaining low inflation to enhance consumer spending power. The World Bank's latest report projects a slowdown in growth to 6.6% in 2026-27, reflecting the impacts of global uncertainties, particularly tensions in the Middle East. Das expressed confidence in India's economic trajectory, attributing it to strong structural factors such as favorable demographics, rising consumption, and significant infrastructure investments.