'Don't buy gold, don't marry abroad': PM Modi revives swadeshi pitch amid India's GDP growth

In a selfie-style video message, PM Modi congratulated the country for recording 7.8% economic growth in Q1.

Updated on: Sep 1, 2026, 09:32:30 IST

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked Indians to avoid buying gold on gold, foreign trips abroad and destination weddings. In another selfie-style video message, PM Modi congratulated the country for recording 7.8% economic growth and spoke of the need to promote self-reliance and give greater emphasis to swadeshi products.

“Congratulations to the countrymen, 7.8% growth, the country is filled with happiness. But I congratulate the countrymen for their resolve, for their hard work, it is a symbol of collective strength,” PM Modi said.

He said India had achieved the growth despite global instability, wars, crises and disruptions to supply chains.

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