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Economic Survey 2025 suggests deregulation as a trigger for higher growth

We broadly concur with the Survey's assessment of a pick-up in rural demand on the back of improved crop output, disinflation, and an uptick in domestic investment activity

Give back entrepreneurs & households their time and mental bandwidth: CEA

The chief economic advisor emphasised that wiping out the trust deficit in the country as it is imperative and government agencies have to set the agenda in this regard

Economic Survey 2025: AI an unprecedented opportunity and challenge

State may resort to taxation of profits generated from replacement of labour with tech

Coordinated efforts from all crucial for making India mfg hub: Eco Survey

The survey stressed that China is a dominant force in global manufacturing and energy transition ecosystems as it has gained a strategic advantage leveraging its competitiveness and economic policy

Karnataka seeks Rs 11,495 crore special grants among others in Union Budget

Last month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met finance ministers of states and union territories (UTs) to take their demands and suggestions for the Union Budget 2025-26

Tap water connections in rural household crossed 150 mn mark: Eco Survey

Around 32.3 million (17 per cent) of rural households had tap water connections at the time of the launch of the mission in August 2019, the pre-budget document for the 2024-25 fiscal said

Economic Survey backs MMF shift as India lags in global textile production

The survey stated that the dominance of MSMEs limits scale and efficiency, while the sector's fragmented nature increases logistical costs

Eco Survey asks financial regulators to balance stability, innovation

The financial sector is primarily governed through independent regulatory bodies (IRBs) RBI, Sebi, IRDAI, PFRDA and IBBI -- with FSDC having a broader financial stability mandate

Budget 2025: PM Modi hints at new measures for women, poor, middle class

Stressing the importance of ensuring equal rights for women free from religious, sectarian differences, he asserted that significant decisions towards the goal will be taken during the Budget Session

Economic Survey 2024-25: Key highlights and challenges the CEA presents

India's economy is expected to grow between 6.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent in FY26. Chief Economic Adviser believes India is on a steady growth path while globalisation is slowing down

Deregulate to grow: Eco Survey says India needs Ease of Doing Business 2.0

The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights the need for deregulation to enhance investment efficiency, reduce compliance burdens, and support MSMEs, industrial competitiveness, and job creation

Govt capex rose 8.2% from July-Nov 2024, led by defence, railways, roads

Economic Survey 2025: Government capex on key infrastructure has grown by 38.8% over the past five years

IPO fund raise between April-Dec 2024 at Rs 11.1 trn: Economic Survey 2025

Economic Survey 2025: India's share in global IPO listings, meanwhile, surged to 30 per cent in 2024, up from 17 per cent in 2023

Economic Survey flags rising imports, services sector remains key export driver

A sharper rise in imports, which grew by 6.9 per cent to $682.2 billion, widened the trade deficit from $69.7 billion in 2023 to $79.5 billion in FY25 (April-December)

Eco Survey calls for policy shift to cut cereal output, boost pulses, oils

Agriculture sector growth averaged 5 per cent annually during FY17-FY23, showing resilience despite challenges

Congress says Modi govt leading India into 'middle-income trap': What is it?

In its Real State of the Economy report, Congress has accused the Centre of steering India toward a 'middle-income trap.' Here's what it means

Less progress made in design, component mfg in electronics industry: Survey

India's electronics market represents 4 per cent of the global market, the economic survey, which was tabled in Parliament on Friday, said

Union Budget FY26: Key banking amendments in the spotlight, yet again

Among the most-watched moves pertaining to the banking sector will be possible changes to the RBI Act, the Banking Regulation Act and the Banking Companies Act

Eco Survey: Amid rising 'protectionism', India needs new strategic roadmap

The Survey also suggested that India should shift focus from merely wooing FDI to making itself more attractive for foreign investors through structural improvements.

Eco Survey cautions against shutting down thermal energy sans alternatives

Bats for Advanced Ultra Super Critical (AUSC) power plants, carbon capture technology