Page 338 - Economy & Policy News

Multiple policies at various levels hurting farmers' income: Eco Survey

Suggests use of 'agri-stack' for better targeting of fertiliser subsidies

Changing ties: Eco Survey bats for more FDI from China to tap export market

Cites Apple, Foxconn success stories on China Plus One; Calls to strike a balance between importing goods and FDI from China

India can grow at over 7% in the medium term, says Economic Survey

The Survey said the global trade outlook for 2024 remains positive, with merchandise trade expected to pick up after registering a contraction in volumes in 2023

Exclude food prices from inflation-targeting framework, suggests Eco Survey

Hardships caused to poor and low-income consumers can be handled through DBT, it says

Exports from Gujarat to Bhutan increase by 52% to $21.98 mn in five years

Upon assuming office as Prime Minister in 2014, Narendra Modi made his first foreign visit to Bhutan in June, marking a pivotal moment in strengthening India-Bhutan relations

Economic Survey: Silver linings amid slower growth, export woes linger

Tax revenue's continued growth, meanwhile, is led by direct taxes

Threshold-based relief for MSMEs must have sunset clauses: Economic Survey

A small enterprise is where the investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed Rs 10 crore, and turnover does not exceed Rs 50 crore

Chorus around rising retail interest in riskier derivatives gets louder

Economic Survey says mkt claim on real economy 'excessively high', may lead to instability

Employment generation is real bottom line for India Inc: Economic Survey

Social media, unhealthy food impacting workers

Rural India drives drop in poverty count over 6 years: Economic Survey

Survey says nearly 135 mn have emerged from multidimensional poverty

Economic Survey 2023-24: Consumer durables inflation eased in FY24

In FY22 and FY23, clothing was a major driver of inflation

India's FY25 GDP growth will surpass Economic Survey forecast: Industry

The Survey projects India's economic growth at 6.5-7 pc in FY2024-25 versus 8.2 pc in 2023-24

Tourism sector witnessed revival, foreign arrivals went up: Eco Survey

Public policy should pay particular attention to boosting the tourism sector, Survey notes

Minorities comprise 15% of PMAY beneficiaries in urban areas: Govt

According to the minister, 173,350 houses have been sanctioned to Christians, followed by Sikh - 49,670 houses, Buddhist - 19,707, Jainism - 10,457, and Zoroastrianism - 1,127

Economic Survey primer: Here are short notes on key economic policy issues

The Survey says the idea of economic globalisation has run its course and it may not be reversed fully

Tax policies to play a critical role in tackling 'inequality': Eco Survey

Suggests to resolve transfer pricing matters to sustain foreign investor interest

Eco survey advocates traditional climate plan and 3Rs for net-zero target

Mission LiFE seeks to promote sustainable lifestyles through mindful utilisation of resources, minimisation of waste, and adoption of green choices

Govts should renounce some powers to help improve governance: Eco Survey

Indian state can free up its capacity and enhance its capability to focus on areas where it has to by letting go of its grip in areas where it does not have to, the survey stated

Private capex picked up in FY24, driving growth: Economic Survey FY24

Private gross fixed capital formation must accelerate in machinery, equipment, intellectual property products to create quality jobs

Eco Survey updates: FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented Economic Survey 2023-24 in Lok Sabha

Economic Survey 2024 news: The Economic Survey stated that short-term inflation outlook seems benign, but India faces persistent deficit in pulses