Mains Answer Writing - 31 Jan, 2026
GS3
Economy
15 marks
“The Economic Survey 2025–26 argues that India’s future growth and macroeconomic stability depend more on building manufacturing competitiveness and external resilience than on short-term macroeconomic management.”
Critically examine.
Tips for your answer
- Start with the Survey’s core argument, not data: Open by briefly stating why the Survey prioritises manufacturing and external resilience—link it to currency stability, cost of capital, and global fragmentation instead of quoting numbers.
- Balance agreement with a nuanced critique: Support the Survey using points like manufacturing-led exports and strategic resilience, but also acknowledge limits—services strength, welfare needs, and short-term macro management still matter.
- Conclude with a forward-looking synthesis: End by showing integration: India must pursue manufacturing competitiveness alongside prudent macro management, not as a trade-off—this shows maturity and fetches higher marks.
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