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Uptick in retail prices in FY20 mainly on veggies, pulses: Survey

The Economic Survey 2019-20, presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that inflation has been witnessing moderation since 2014, however, recently there has been an "uptick

Economic Survey: Need to address challenges in farm sector to double income

The food processing sector is growing at an average annual growth rate of more than 5 per cent over the last six years ended 2017-18, it added

Companies' Sensex tenure pared by 80% post liberalisation: Economic Survey

Higher dynamism has helped the emergence of new firms which have challenged the old order, survey notes

Markets cheerful despite slump in GDP growth, Sensex up 7%: Economic Survey

Benchmark indices Nifty50 and S&P BSE Sensex reached record highs during 2019-20 (up to January 16, 2020).

Notable turnaround in mineral production due to policy reforms: Survey

The production of major minerals during 2018-19 has recorded a growth of 25 per cent over previous year in terms of value, it said

India forecasts faster economic growth, warns of fiscal challenge

The government estimates GDP will grow 5% this fiscal year, which ends on March 31. That would be the slowest growth since the global financial crisis of 2008-09

Investing in inclusive growth, human capital can help India achieve SDGs

The SDGs are a collection of 17 global goals and 169 targets set to be achieved by 2030, aimed at addressing global challenges

Economic Survey calls for $1.4 trillion infra spending during FY2020-2025

Investment in infrastructure is necessary for the economy, as power shortages, inadequate transport and poor connectivity affects overall growth performance, as per the Survey

Economic Survey 2020 expects rebound in FY21 with GDP growth at 6-6.5%

The Survey said government interventions seem to be ineffective in stabilising prices of commodities such as onions

Budget 2020: Best time for Modi govt to announce economic reforms?

Archis Mohan, Political Editor, Business Standard joins the podcast to answer questions about politics and Budget 2020

CAA fulfills Mahatma's vision, violent protests weaken India: Prez Kovind

He also said that Parliament created record in first seven months of new govt by enacting several landmark legislations

45 bills on government's agenda during Budget session of Parliament

The government's legislative agenda for the budget session of parliament includes 45 bills and seven financial items.

Want good economic debates in Parliament: PM ahead of Budget Session

Prime Minister Modi said that a strong foundation will be laid for this decade in the present session of Parliament

Budget 2020: Jharkhand-based industry body expects relief for real estate

Vikash Vijaywargiya, Joint Secretary, FJCCI, said that the Union Budget should be such that it ensures betterment for all

Budget 2020: Tax revenue estimate for FY20 likely to be slashed 4-6%

This will be the second time that the projection will be changed for the current fiscal year

Budget 2020: CAIT calls for a special income-tax slab for traders

CAIT has been at the forefront of the protest against the discount policy on e-commerce sites

Budget 2020: Powermen red flag any 'privatisation' attempt by govt

To be named as Atal Distribution System Improvement Yojana (ADITYA), the scheme is likely to be introduced in Union Budget, since the previous Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (UDAY) is expiring in March

Not fiscal stimulus, other measures needed to boost economy: NITI Aayog VC

He also said there have already been plenty of measures taken by the government in the recent past

Budget 2020: Aluminium industry seeks lower import duty on raw materials

AAI said Indian aluminium industry is under immense threat and struggling to retain global competitiveness

Economic Survey 2020 to be released today; Union Budget on Saturday

The Survey, a detailed report card on the economic performance in the year, comes amid concerns over a deepening slowdown