<h1>Growth projection: India's reform-driven expansion supports consumption and public investment, with policy priorities on jobs and reform.</h1> India's near term growth is projected at about 6.4 percent, attributed to reform momentum supporting strong consumption and public investment. Preserving this trajectory requires policies to foster job creation, absorb surplus agricultural labour via reskilling and greater labour market flexibility, continue infrastructure investment, and remove trade restrictions; medium term priorities include expanding education, pursuing land reform, strengthening social safety nets, and reducing regulatory red tape to improve business performance.