India to be 3rd largest economy worth $10 trillion by 2030: DEA Secy Garg

President Ram Nath Kovind (left) and Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg at the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India in New Delhi on Saturday. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)

President Ram Nath Kovind (left) and Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg at the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India in New Delhi on Saturday. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)

NEW DELHI: Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg on Saturday said that 8 per cent growth for the Indian economy is “very much achievable”, and it is expected to be the world’s third largest economy by 2030 with Gross Domestic Product worth $10 trillion. The country’s GDP grew at a 7.7 per cent in the January-March quarter, helped by higher government spending and private consumption.

“Good days are ahead and lot of good work is happening in the economy. The economy is on a stage of take off where Indians can legitimately hold their heads high,” he said.

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