PM Modi Inaugurates Semicon India 2026, Hails Country's GDP Growth By 7.8%

News18 - Sep 17, 2026

PM Modi lauded the 7.8% Gross Domestic Growth (GDP) growth by the Indian economy, acknowledging how the rise was achieved despite geopolitical challenges

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