Economic Survey

Density alone will not make India's cities globally competitive yet

India is economically urban but not productively so. The Economic Survey flags how weak institutions, not density itself, are holding back cities from realising agglomeration gains

Madhya Pradesh's GSDP estimated to grow at 11.14%: Economic Survey

Madhya Pradesh's Economic Survey forecasts 11.14% GSDP growth, rising per capita income and broad-based gains across sectors, while keeping the fiscal deficit at 4.6% for 2025-26

India's net-zero ambition is clear, but the climate finance gap looms

A NITI Aayog study flags a multi-trillion-dollar climate finance gap, urging institutional reform and new green funding mechanisms to keep India on track for net zero

Wheels are in motion for small businesses, but global challenges remain

Credit reforms and Budget incentives aim to strengthen the MSME sector but persistent payment delays and global tariff uncertainties remain hurdles, reports Raghu Mohan

India's cities need mobility reform, not just infrastructure spending

The Budget puts cities at the heart of growth, but without fixing buses, walking and last-mile links, India's urban mobility crisis will keep choking productivity

Trade deal sweetens FY27 growth arithmetic as exports lift outlook

Economists say the India-US trade deal could lift FY27 GDP growth by 20-40 basis points by boosting exports and reducing uncertainty, though risks from imports remain

India's trade breakthroughs must shift focus now to execution and reform

The 'mother of all trade deals', the Indo-US thaw, and a sensible Budget signal the beginning of the implementation phase

Exim Matters: Trade deals help but competitiveness delivers export growth

As India courts global trade deals like the EU pact, the Economic Survey flags competitiveness-not protection-as the real key to sustainable export growth

Budget 2026: FM allocates ₹5,000 crore to develop tier-II, tier-III cities

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pitches tier-II and tier-III cities as engines of growth, rolling out reform-linked funding for city economic regions to drive balanced urban development

FY27 growth forecast not contingent on US trade deal, says CEA Nageswaran

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran says industry cannot be protected forever, backs reforms for sustained 7% growth, and stresses innovation and exports as key to India's economic future

As US, UK tighten student visas, India eyes inbound education opportunity

With US, UK, Canada and Australia tightening rules, policymakers see a chance to position India as a credible study destination for foreign students

Metro vs road: What Economic Survey 2026 says about how Indians behave | Union Budget 2026

Why do Indians queue patiently on metros but break rules on roads?

Labour Codes to promote gender parity, workforce formalisation: Eco Survey

New Labour Codes are expected to boost women's workforce participation, narrow wage gaps and accelerate labour market formalisation, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said

Indian households add Rs 53 trillion to equity wealth in five years

Economic Survey data show rising retail ownership and a steady shift towards equity-linked savings

Decoding Economic Survey 2025-26: Five ideas that explain India's economy

Behind dense language, the Economic Survey 2025-26 lays out five clear arguments on growth, risk, manufacturing, governance and why stability now matters as much as speed

Economic Survey 2025–26 decoded | AK Bhattacharya

What does the Economic Survey 2025–26 really say about India’s economy?

Economic Survey 2026: Why India's FDI lags Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam

Economic Survey 2026 points to Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, Malaysia and the Philippines to show how speed, certainty and coordination attract capital

Eco Survey seeks modest hike in urea price, raises concerns on farm income

On agriculture, the survey noted the advancements in Indian agriculture pointed to the challenges that impact productivity and incomes that still need to be fully addressed

Eco Survey: Goods exports a key to stable rupee, manufacturing under strain

Economic Survey flags rupee pressure, stressing goods exports for currency stability as manufacturing stagnates and productivity gains outpace wage growth

Higher education: Celebrating gains while confronting the unfinished agenda

India's higher education boom has expanded access and research, but bridging the skills gap and improving quality will be key as the system shifts from mass expansion to excellence