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Economic Survey: Strong rebound in revenues ensures enough fiscal space

The strong revival in government revenues means the government has enough fiscal space to provide additional support to boost growth momentum, the Economic Survey said

For gig workers, labour rights and benefits remain elusive in India

Workers are looking to the Budget to ensure that the promises made to protect their labour rights are finally implemented

Economic Survey 2021-22: Vaccination critical for opening up economy

Vaccination should be treated as a macroeconomic indicator since it is not just a health response but is critical for opening up the economy, the Economic Survey 2021-22 said.

Weak rural demand takes a toll on consumer segment, say experts

Consumer durables makers have also witnessed a slowdown in rural demand due to inflationary trends coupled with weak festive season sales

Economic Survey questions MGNREGS demand spike, reverse migration

Says price rise in perishable food items due to production seasonality

Economic upturn lifts credit boat in all segments in December: RBI data

Services sector shows traction on rise in loan to finance firms

At 6.6%, India's GDP contracted less than projected in FY21: NSO data

FY22 growth may NOW dip to 8.8% vs 9.2% estimated earlier; core growth across eight sectors clocks 8.4%

Economic Survey: Services sector resilient, to grow by 8.2% in FY22

Omicron could prove a hurdle, may particularly impact contact intensive segments, says Survey

Economic Survey estimates conservative, says CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

V Anantha Nageswaran said that the financial year 2022-23 (FY23) growth projections in the Economic Survey of 2021-22 are conservative compared to other agencies

Economic Survey 2021-22: Govt's debt serviceability profile is stable

The higher average maturity lowers the rollover risk, the Survey noted

Economic Survey: Priority to poor, marginalised, says President Kovind

Says the Centre's policies are 'collective vision of 1.3 billion people'

Recovery tracker: More retail and recreation visits, power generation rises

Mobility indicators also suggest people are moving about more

Economic Survey 2021-22: Hindi Belt gets brighter in a decade

Night light data shows more electrification in northern and middle parts of the country

Economic Survey revealed Modi govt's 'gross mismanagement' of economy: Cong

The 2022 Economic Survey has revealed the intrinsic weakness of the economy and the Narendra Modi government's "gross mismanagement" on this front, the Congress said

Banks' non-food credit grows to 9.3% in December, shows RBI data

Banks' non-food credit accelerated to 9.3 per cent in December from 6.6 per cent in the same period of the last year, according to the latest data from the RBI

Economic Survey showcases development using satellite, geo-spatial images

The Economic Survey has used a mix of satellite imagery, geospatial data and cartographic techniques to showcase the country's development and urbanisation over the years

Eco Survey: Share of start-ups in patent applications rise over 5x in 5 yrs

In 2019-20, the share of start-ups in total patents filed was 3.3%; share in total patents granted was 0.51%

Abatement of Covid to kick in virtuous investment cycle, generate jobs: CEA

V Anantha Nageswaran said the construction sector is beginning to revive and that's one of the highest employers in the country

M&A to strengthen as IT services players try and differentiate: Study

Nasscom-EY study says overall deal activity may be at record levels over past few quarters after huge drop in Q2FY20. Deal volume and value of $297 bn in 2021 much higher than 2020 level

Modi govt is proud of high tax collection, doesn't see people's pain: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged the Narendra Modi government sees high tax collection as its big achievement but does not see the pain of the people who are troubled by the tax burden.