Currently, about 83 per cent of India's finance for mitigation and 98 per cent of finance for adaptation is sourced domestically
In 2025, the government notified pro-rata Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets for four sectors: aluminium, cement, Chlor-Alkali, and Pulp and Paper
The Economic Survey says rising female workforce participation must be backed by safer mobility, care infrastructure and flexible work to unlock women-led growth and shared domestic responsibilities
The Survey said the Indian corporate sector operates "in a hybrid zone where rents are available, enforcement is uneven, and political mediation substitutes for market discipline"
These reforms can be categorised into three main clusters -- mechanisms for the delivery of services, regulatory governance and Market Infrastructure Institutions
Delayed payments worth ₹8.1 trillion continue to choke MSME cash flows, with fear of losing business ties discouraging firms from pursuing legal remedies, says Economic Survey
Economic Survey 2026 says that in a fragmented global economy, manufacturing is closely tied to external and currency stability, warning that services alone cannot offset rising global pressures
High acquisition and distribution costs are hurting insurance affordability, limiting reach to the 'missing middle' and keeping penetration stuck despite rising insurance density
India remains economically stable despite global uncertainty, with strong growth, low inflation and rising forex reserves, CEA Anantha Nageswaran said after the Economic Survey was tabled
The Survey stressed that India's artificial intelligence rules must suit national needs, especially the country's large workforce
It said that India is among the top contributors to global AI research, has a large pool of technical talent, and has one of the most AI-aware workforces in the world
Economic Survey flags rising digital addiction, urges age verification by platforms, screen-time limits and safer devices for children to protect mental health
On agriculture, the survey noted the advancements in Indian agriculture pointed to the challenges that impact productivity and incomes that still need to be fully addressed
Despite a clear government intent and proven economic management, FDI inflows remain below their potential, especially for infrastructure needs
The Survey noted that PPP outcomes have been weakest where land acquisition, statutory clearances, demand assessment, or utility shifting have remained unresolved
According to estimates, over 3.3 crore children in India were obese in 2020, and it is projected to reach 8.3 crore children by 2035
Effective rollout of Labour Codes can boost formal jobs and strengthen security for women and gig workers, but will need private sector investment and coordination, says Economic Survey
This shift challenged the very foundation of India's competitive advantage, reverse engineering, and cost-efficient process innovation
The Economic Survey 2025-26 backs congestion pricing and demand-based parking to cut traffic, emissions and productivity losses, citing global examples from Singapore and London
Economic Survey 2026 says India is better placed than many economies due to strong macro fundamentals, but warns these buffers will not fully insulate it from global volatility