As 2025 draws to a close, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the year as one defined by sustained reforms and growing global confidence in India. In a year-end message shared on LinkedIn, the Prime Minister said India focused on “reforms as a continuous national mission”, building on the progress made over the past 11 years.
He noted that India has emerged as a centre of global attention, driven by the “innovative zeal of our people”, and is now viewed by the world “with hope and confidence”.
Reforms aimed at dignity, trust and growth
PM Modi said the reforms undertaken in 2025 were focused on modernising institutions, simplifying governance and strengthening the foundations for long-term, inclusive growth. These measures, he said, were designed to help citizens live with dignity, enable entrepreneurs to innovate with confidence, and ensure institutions function with clarity and trust.
He emphasised that the reform agenda has been cross-sectoral, accelerating India’s growth potential while remaining citizen-centric and data-driven.
GST overhaul boosts sentiment
Highlighting key policy changes, the Prime Minister pointed to major Goods and Services Tax reforms. He said a simplified two-slab GST structure of 5% and 18% was implemented, easing the burden on households, MSMEs, farmers and labour-intensive sectors.
According to Modi, the changes helped reduce disputes, improve compliance and boost consumer sentiment, with a visible rise in sales during the festive season.
Landmark changes across sectors
PM Modi outlined several transformative reforms rolled out during the year. These included income tax relief for individuals earning up to ₹12 lakh annually, replacement of the Income Tax Act, 1961 with a modern, digital-friendly Income Tax Act, 2025, and expansion of the definition of small companies to include firms with turnovers up to ₹100 crore.
Other highlights included labour reforms merging 29 laws into four codes, new maritime legislations to cut logistics costs, higher rural employment guarantees under the Viksit Bharat-GRAM-G Act, education reforms proposing a unified higher education regulator, and steps to boost clean energy and nuclear expansion.
Call to global partners
Concluding his note, the Prime Minister invited global investors and innovators to continue trusting India and investing in its people. He said the reform momentum has laid the groundwork for a resilient, future-ready economy aligned with the vision of a self-reliant “Viksit Bharat”.