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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
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'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
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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
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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
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Foreign investors pull ₹16,500 cr from equities; FPI share hits 13-yr low
As foreign investors pulled back, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) stepped forward. Mutual funds and insurance companies remained consistent net buyers, cushioning the impact of FPI selling.
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Stock Market Close: Sensex up 222 pts; Nifty gains for 3rd day, ends at 25,419 on GDP growth cheer
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Among the broader baskets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices ended higher by 0.18 per cent and 0.20 per cent, respectively
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MGNREGA overhauled as overall architecture had reached limits: Eco Survey
Reassessment needed in light of evolving rural realities; MGNREGS structural weakness limited its effectiveness, says Survey
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India's obesity crisis is now an economic threat, warns Economic Survey
Economic Survey 2025-26 flags rising obesity and ultra-processed food intake as risks to productivity, healthcare spending and public finances, calling for policy action beyond consumer awareness
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Eco Survey highlights: Domestic demand in focus amid global uncertainties
India's economy is expected to grow 6.8-7.2% in 2026-27; exports, domestic demand and reforms support growth, while global trade tensions pose some risks
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Capital flow disruption, INR impact key risks for India in 2026: Eco Survey
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlighted three possible scenarios emerging in the year ahead that can have an impact on how the global economies shape up going ahead
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Trade talks with US expected to conclude during the year: Economic Survey
For India, it said, the global conditions translate into external uncertainties rather than immediate macroeconomic stress
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Economic Survey 2025-26: India's growth outlook strong, focus on resilience
CEA V Anantha Nageswaran said that inflation is largely contained, rainfall and agricultural prospects are supportive, external liabilities remain low, and banks are in good health
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