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Key infra sectors' growth slows to 4% in Dec 2024, shows govt data

On a monthly basis, the growth rate in the production of these sectors was lower than the 4.4 per cent expansion recorded in November 2024

Economic Survey: PPPs in infra projects need 'wholehearted acceptance'

EcoSurvey says PPP contract management and execution capacities need substantial improvement

Economic Survey: Balance climate action with fossil fuel investments

India's climate goals: More adaptation, less Chinese dependence

Economic Survey: A 'virtuous cycle of job creation' via labour reforms

The survey presented a comparative study on restrictions on overtime for factory workers in India and other countries

Economic Survey: Independent agency mooted to assess financial regulations

May be tasked with providing an impartial, objective assessment of regulatory processes and outcomes

From avocados to autos, US tariffs on Canada, Mexico could drive inflation

Trump's tariffs threaten to blow up the trade agreement he himself negotiated with America's neighbours in his first term

Salaried, self-employed real wages below 2017-18 levels: Eco Survey

Corporate profits grew 22.3% in FY24 and employment 1.5%, it says

Infra lending slows in December; gold loan growth sees sharp uptick

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, in absolute terms, bank credit to infrastructure rose by Rs 12,657 crore in 12 months to Rs 13.14 trillion in December 2024

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)

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

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

Forex reserves increase $5.57 billion to $629.55 billion, shows data

In the previous reporting week, the overall kitty had dropped $1.888 billion to $623.983 billion

Impose higher GST, stricter labelling rules on UPFs: Economic Survey

"A multi-pronged approach would be required to address the concerns emerging from the increased inclusion of UPFs in diets in India," it said

EU carbon tax, deforestation regulation may impact exporters: Eco Survey

It said globally, non-tariff measures such as subsidies and export-related measures, have risen in aid of nations' industrial policy goals

India Inc investments set to rebound as Economic Survey signals recovery

The RBI's report on private investments highlighted that investment intentions increased to Rs 2.45 lakh crore for FY25, compared to Rs 1.6 lakh crore for FY24

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

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

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

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

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.