Budget 2026 News

Domestic climate finance alone won't suffice for India: Eco Survey

Currently, about 83 per cent of India's finance for mitigation and 98 per cent of finance for adaptation is sourced domestically

India makes headway in building carbon market framework: Economic Survey

In 2025, the government notified pro-rata Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) targets for four sectors: aluminium, cement, Chlor-Alkali, and Pulp and Paper

Why Economic Survey says women-led growth needs care and mobility reforms

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

Low R&D intensity, risk aversion hobble corporate competitiveness: Survey

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"

SMC Bill may set benchmark for financial sector regulation: Eco Survey

These reforms can be categorised into three main clusters -- mechanisms for the delivery of services, regulatory governance and Market Infrastructure Institutions

Delayed payments continue to hit MSMEs, ₹8.1 trillion stuck: Eco Survey

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

Manufacturing is macroeconomic insurance, not nostalgia: 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

Cost cuts, distribution reforms key to tapping 'missing middle': Eco Survey

High acquisition and distribution costs are hurting insurance affordability, limiting reach to the 'missing middle' and keeping penetration stuck despite rising insurance density

'India is an oasis of macro stability in a turbulent world': CEA Nageswaran

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

Eco Survey suggests AI Economic Council for India: What it is, key details

The Survey stressed that India's artificial intelligence rules must suit national needs, especially the country's large workforce

Economic Survey 2025-26 flags the need for India's own AI solutions

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

Eco Survey asks online firms to verify age, push for simpler kids' devices

Economic Survey flags rising digital addiction, urges age verification by platforms, screen-time limits and safer devices for children to protect mental health

Eco Survey seeks modest hike in urea price, raises concerns on farm income

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

Eco Survey flags need for multi-pronged push to sustain FDI inflows

Despite a clear government intent and proven economic management, FDI inflows remain below their potential, especially for infrastructure needs

Economic Survey outlines roadmap to reduce structural uncertainty in PPPs

The Survey noted that PPP outcomes have been weakest where land acquisition, statutory clearances, demand assessment, or utility shifting have remained unresolved

Ban advertising of ultra-processed foods from 6 am-11 pm: Eco Survey

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

Labour codes to boost jobs, corporate investment needed: Eco Survey

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

Pharma sector a model for India Inc amid global tariff flux: Eco Survey

This shift challenged the very foundation of India's competitive advantage, reverse engineering, and cost-efficient process innovation

Eco Survey advises targeted congestion pricing in dense business districts

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

The Economic Survey's global outlook: A world that has structurally changed

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