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Eco Survey: Retail participation in equities rises on buoyant stock market

In April-Nov 2021, nearly 22 mn individual demat accounts were added, the Economic Survey for 2021-22 noted

Eco Survey 20-21: Foreign direct investment in pharma sees 'sudden spurt'

The increase in foreign investment in the pharma sector in 2020-21 is mainly on account of investments to meet Covid-19-related demands for therapeutics and vaccines, according to the Economic Survey

Economic Survey: Railways target 100% electrification by Dec 2023

The Indian Railways (IR) has set a target of 100 per cent electrification of its network by December 2023, said economic survey 2021-22.

Eco Survey 21-22: Supply management, cut in fuel duties help control prices

Consumer price index-based inflation has remained well within RBI's sub 6-per cent comfortable zone during April-December period of FY22

Economic Survey: Covid-19 vaccination critical for opening up of economy

The COVID-19 vaccination should be treated as a macro-economic indicator since it is not merely a health response but is critical for opening up the economy, according to the Economic Survey 2021-22.

Economic Survey: India can withstand policy normalisation by others

With forex reserves of over $630 billion and plenty of "policy room" to deal with the situation, India can withstand normalisation of monetary policy by central banks of large economies

Economic Survey: Southern states outdo others on India's road to net-zero

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka take top slots in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) index

Economic Survey reveals flexibility and resilience to combat uncertainty

Govt's focus on supply-side reforms in post-pandemic period, combined with policies aimed at minimising near-term demand shocks and extending safety nets for the vulnerable has been commendable

Economic Survey: Govt sets up National Land Monetisation Corporation

The government has set up a National Land Monetisation Corporation to fast track monetisation of land and non-core assets of public sector entities, the Economic Survey said on Monday. So far, CPSEs have referred 3,400 acres of land and other non-core assets for monetisation from CPSEs including MTNL, BSNL, BPCL, B&R, BEML, HMT Ltd, Instrumentation Ltd. Since, the desired skill set to take on the responsibility of management and monetisation of non-core assets in government is limited, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in 2021-22 Budget had announced setting up of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), with capacity and expertise, to carry out the monetisation of the land and other non-core assets in an efficient and prudent manner, in line with international best practices. "In pursuance of the Budget announcement, National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC) is being incorporated as a 100 per cent Government of India owned entity with an initial authorised share capital of Rs ...

Sensex ends 814 pts higher ahead of Budget-day in broad-based rally

Large part of today's rally in the headline indices was led by IT stocks such Tech M, Wipro, Infosys and HCL Tech; financials such as Bajaj twins and SBI, and index heavyweights RIL

Economic Survey: India's total consumption likely to grow 7% in FY22

India's total consumption is estimated to have grown by 7 per cent in FY22 with government consumption being the biggest contributor, the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Monday said

Economic Survey says economy well placed to take on FY23 challenges

The Indian economy is well placed to take on the challenges of 2022-23, suggest macro-economic stability indicators, said Eco Survey which was presented in the Parliament on Monday by Finance Minister

Economic Survey: Telecom reforms to spur liquidity, investments in 5G

The telecom sector reforms are poised to boost 4G proliferation, infuse liquidity and create an enabling environment for investment into 5G networks, according to Economic Survey 2021-22.

Economic Survey forecasts 8%-8.5% GDP growth for FY23 ahead of Budget

Govt finances to witness consolidation in 2021-22, after uptick in deficit and debt indicators during pandemic year FY21, says Eco Survey

Economic Survey: Govt sees scope for retaining world-beating economy tag

The survey expectations for the next fiscal year are conservative compared to the 9% expansion seen by IMF.

Bulls roar on D-Street. Pre-Budget rally, short covering or tech pullback?

Analysts say the up move seen on Monday is on account of a host of factors, including good corporate results over the past few days, positive global cues and a build-up ahead of Budget 2022

Markets eye Economic Survey, Budget 2022 this week

Budget 2022 announcements are catalysts for market trends and they clock a post-Budget rally if it books profit ahead of it. Here're data points that the Street awaits from Economic Survey & Budget

What should you expect from the Budget session?

Budget session 2022 of the Parliament beginning today will decide the future course on the Indian economy. It will start with tabling of the Economic Survey that serves as precursor to the Budget

TMS Ep97: Budget session, bank privatisation, markets, expenditure budget

What to expect in the Budget session? What to expect on bank privatisation and subsidy reform? What data points of Economic Survey are markets eyeing? What is Expenditure Budget? All answers here

Stormy Budget session likely as Oppn to raise Pegasus, farmers' issues

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2021-22 on Monday and the Union Budget on Tuesday