Page 3 - Latest Updates on Economic Survey
Swachh Bharat Mission revolutionised sanitation landscape: Economic Survey
As of November, 3.64 lakh villages have achieved ODF Plus status, ensuring solid and liquid waste management and maintaining cleanliness standards
 "Swachh Bharat Mission revolutionised sanitation landscape: Economic Survey")
Eco Survey primer: Dragon's growing shadow, sowing seeds of success, more
Quoting the Chinese proverb, "May we live in interesting times!" the Survey noted that it is especially relevant in today's turbulent world
 "Eco Survey primer: Dragon's growing shadow, sowing seeds of success, more")
Global roles in GCCS to grow over three-fold to 30,000 by 2030: Eco Survey
As of FY24, GCCs in India employed nearly 1.9 million professionals. Over the past five years, India has remained at the forefront of the global GCC expansion strategy, with more than 400 new GCCs
 "Global roles in GCCS to grow over three-fold to 30,000 by 2030: Eco Survey")
Salaried, self-employed real wages below 2017-18 levels: Eco Survey
Corporate profits grew 22.3% in FY24 and employment 1.5%, it says
 "Salaried, self-employed real wages below 2017-18 levels: Eco Survey")
China's manufacturing prowess to bear on India's growth story: Eco Survey
The Survey has said India needs to grow at 8 per cent for about two decades to become a developed nation by 2047, but it will have to face challenges from global developments and reliance on China
 "China's manufacturing prowess to bear on India's growth story: Eco Survey")
Rupee performed better than currencies of Canada, Korea, Brazil: Eco Survey
The Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER), which reflects the real purchasing power of the currency, steadily appreciated from 103.2 in April 2024 to 107.2 in December 2024, the survey added
 "Rupee performed better than currencies of Canada, Korea, Brazil: Eco Survey")
CEA's 'get out of the way' advice to govt most sensible: Ex-FM Chidambaram
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram has called the Economic Survey 2025 a 'powerful indictment' of the Modi government's economic policies, citing key observations by the Chief Economic Advisor
 "CEA's 'get out of the way' advice to govt most sensible: Ex-FM Chidambaram")
Tourism industry regains 5% GDP contribution in FY23: Economic Survey
Religious tourism accounts for over 60 per cent of domestic travel in India, according to a report by KPMG
 "Tourism industry regains 5% GDP contribution in FY23: Economic Survey")
Economic Survey lauds Tamil Nadu's moves to attract global majors like Nike
The survey also highlighted the state's innovative public education scheme Illam Thedi Kalvi (Education at Doorstep)
 "Economic Survey lauds Tamil Nadu's moves to attract global majors like Nike")
India sees 17.9% increase in FDI inflows, at $55.6 bn in Apr-Nov in FY25
Economic Survey 2025: India's foreign direct investment between April 2000 and September 2024 surpassed the $1 trillion mark
 "India sees 17.9% increase in FDI inflows, at $55.6 bn in Apr-Nov in FY25")
Economic Survey 2025 calls for 'health tax' on ultra-processed food items
The Economic Survey 2025 highlighted the urgency of regulatory measures, recommending that the FSSAI establish clear definitions, labelling requirements, and stringent monitoring of UPFs
 "Economic Survey 2025 calls for 'health tax' on ultra-processed food items")
India a net steel importer in Apr-Nov amid price pressures: Eco Survey
The survey said India has been a net importer of steel from April to November period of the ongoing financial year, even as companies faced price pressures and lower global prices
 "India a net steel importer in Apr-Nov amid price pressures: Eco Survey")
Insurance sector gets over 62% of $5.7 bn services sector FDI inflows in H1
The insurance sector was opened to foreign investors with an FDI limit of up to 26 per cent in 2000
 "Insurance sector gets over 62% of $5.7 bn services sector FDI inflows in H1")
Economic Survey FY25 warns of energy risks amid India's green transition
Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran, in the survey's preface, emphasised the need for "strategic thinking" to avoid geopolitical risks
 "Economic Survey FY25 warns of energy risks amid India's green transition")
Why do your vegetables cost more? Economic Survey blames climate change
Extreme weather events are disrupting vegetable production, driving inflation as heatwaves, unseasonal rains, and supply chain issues continue to push prices higher
 "Why do your vegetables cost more? Economic Survey blames climate change")
Understanding Budget documents: Identify changes relevant to your finances
The July 2024 Budget changed little for taxpayers, heightening expectations for relief this year
 "Understanding Budget documents: Identify changes relevant to your finances")
Capital goods sector rebounds in FY24, import reliance persists: Eco Survey
The survey also states that the government has acknowledged these challenges and taken steps to address them
 "Capital goods sector rebounds in FY24, import reliance persists: Eco Survey")
Projects worth Rs 1.5 trn completed under Smart Cities Mission: Eco Survey
The mission was launched on June 25, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It aims to enhance the quality of life in 100 selected cities by providing efficient services, robust infrastructure
 "Projects worth Rs 1.5 trn completed under Smart Cities Mission: Eco Survey")
Pension sector needs boost to improve social security coverage: Eco survey
NPS is one of the lowest-cost pension schemes globally and its framework is based on a defined contribution model, which ensures that future payouts are determined by market fluctuations
 "Pension sector needs boost to improve social security coverage: Eco survey")
What Indian Railways achieved in FY25? Economic Survey sheds light
Between April and October 2024, Indian Railways launched 17 new pairs of Vande Bharat trains and manufactured 228 new coaches, keeping pace with last year's expansion
 "What Indian Railways achieved in FY25? Economic Survey sheds light")
