Midkhat Shagiakhmetov presented the main parameters of the forecast of socio-economic development of the Republic of Tatarstan for 2026-2028
On September 12 of this year, a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan was held, during which the main parameters of the forecast of socio-economic development and the consolidated budget of the Republic of Tatarstan for 2026-2028 were considered.
The meeting was attended by the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, R. N. Minnikhanov, and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan, A. V. Pesoshin, Chairman of the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan F. Kh. Mukhametshin, as well as Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Economic Policy M. A. Topilin.
In his report, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan - Minister of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan M. R. Shagiakhmetov noted that, taking into account the ongoing projects and increasing industrial production, growth in agriculture and maintaining positive dynamics in the consumer market, the growth of the gross regional product of the Republic by the end of 2025 is estimated at 102.4%. In 2026-2028, the gross regional product of the republic is projected at 102.1-102.4%.
The most important factors in meeting the forecast targets are ensuring the smooth operation of enterprises and their further development, taking into account the implementation of investment projects, the expansion of sales markets, including through access to new international markets, technological development and increased labor productivity.
Industry occupies the largest share in the structure of the republic's economy. Taking into account the implementation of the enterprises' plans, the industrial production index is projected at 101.7-102.2%.
The growth rate of construction works, taking into account the planned volumes in housing, industrial and infrastructure construction, is projected to be 100.8-101.5%.
According to the forecast, agricultural production in 2026 will amount to 101.5%. In 2027-2028, the growth rate of agricultural products according to the sectoral state program is planned at the level of 101.5-101.7%.
Moderate growth in consumer activity is projected to continue in the forecast period. Retail trade turnover in the context of rising household incomes, slowing inflation, as well as the planned increase in tourist flow is projected at 102.8-103.1%. In the forecast period, work will continue on the development of various trade formats, including those based on digital platforms, which have developed in a balanced manner in recent years.
One of the main factors in ensuring the forecast of socio-economic development, noted M. R. Shagiakhmetov, is the implementation of investment projects. The volume of investments in fixed assets in 2025 is 1 trillion 605 billion rubles, or 103.8%. The forecast for 2026-2028 is based on the implementation of the decree of the President of the country and investment plans for the development of enterprises. The growth rate of investments in fixed assets in 2026-2028 is projected at 100.8-102.6%.
Small and medium-sized businesses play an important role in ensuring the socio-economic development of the republic. The number of SMEs at the end of 2025 is estimated at 182.7 thousand units. Since the beginning of this year, over 32.6 billion rubles have been received for all measures of support for SMEs. The key reserve for ensuring high-quality business growth and achieving forecast targets is the further development of industrial parks.
The implementation of the forecast assumes a balanced development of the republic. In solving this problem, a major role is assigned to the implementation of state, republican programs and national projects, the implementation of which is synchronized and carried out comprehensively on the territory of all municipalities of the republic.
This year, the Republic of Tatarstan has a funding limit of 42.9 billion rubles for the implementation of 46 regional projects consisting of 12 national projects.
In conclusion, M. R. Shagiakhmetov noted that ensuring the fulfillment of forecast indicators requires the utmost concentration and coordinated actions of all authorities, enterprises and organizations.
In 2025, a new stage began in the implementation of national projects, which were approved by the May Presidential Decree. A total of 19 national projects have been approved for 2025-2030.
Since 2025, the implementation of new national Technological leadership Projects (NPTL) has been launched, the implementation of which is scheduled until 2030 and the future until 2036. The strategic goal of these projects is to create competitive, high–tech products using modern scientific technologies, as well as to form new markets through the creation and development of their own production lines.