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Modi Highlights Growth, Policy Shifts at SRCC Event

4 sourcesUpdated 6 Sept 2026, 8:45 am Coverage regionsIndia · Gujarat
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce in New Delhi.

He said India has moved from policy paralysis to policy dynamism.

He said the country’s 7.8 percent GDP growth came amid global uncertainty and trade hurdles.

He linked Make in India to gains in smartphone and defense exports.

Why it mattersShows how the government frames reforms and growth as the route to Viksit Bharat, shaping expectations for policy continuity and economic priorities.
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He also praised young people for work in AI, drone technology and unicorns, and urged them to build global firms.

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The reporting broadly agrees that Modi used the SRCC centenary to highlight India’s economic progress, policy shift and export gains. It also agrees he praised young innovators and pointed to recent growth figures.

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What remains limited is any independent assessment of the growth and export claims, which are presented as Modi’s remarks. The account could change if additional reporting adds more detail on the comparisons he drew with 2013 or the response to his comments.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the SRCC centenary to frame India’s economy as one of policy dynamism and rising strength. He contrasted the current moment with 2013, saying the country had moved beyond policy paralysis and the fragile five label. He cited a 7.8 percent quarterly growth rate despite global uncertainty and trade hurdles. He also pointed to Make in India and export gains as signs of wider economic change.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: BusinessLine, News On AIR
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News On AIR Supportive framing Reported

PM Modi says India’s economic strength and policy dynamism is driving nation towards Viksit Bharat

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce in New Delhi, highlighting India's economic strength and policy dynamism. He praised the youth for driving innovation in artificial intelligence, drone technology, and unicorns, while encouraging them to build global firms. Mr Modi reported that India achieved a quarterly growth rate of 7.8 percent despite global trade hurdles and conflict. He also stated that Make in India transformed the nation into a major exporter, noting substantial increases in smartphone and defense exports.

BusinessLine Supportive framing Reported

From policy paralysis to policy dynamism, India has come a long way: PM Modi at SRCC after 13 years

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the centenary celebrations of Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce, contrasting India's current economic status with the conditions in 2013. He stated that the country has transitioned from policy paralysis and the fragile five designation to policy dynamism and status as the fastest-growing major economy. Mr Modi highlighted a 7.8 percent GDP growth rate amid global uncertainty and criticized unnamed past actors for failing to digest this economic progress. During the event, he also released a commemorative one hundred rupee coin.