Modi Defends 7.8% GDP Growth Amid Criticism of ‘Fragile Five’ Label Modi Defends 7.8% GDP Growth Amid Criticism of ‘Fragile Five’ Label By Tulika Agarwal on September 6, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejected critics who label India as part of the ‘Fragile Five’, highlighting a 7.8% quarterly GDP rise and a rating upgrade by Japan Credit Rating Agency.