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Cruise operators hoist anchor for growth, set sail for bigger fleet

Cruise companies like Antara Cruises and Cordelia Cruises told Business Standard that they are planning to invest as well as raise funds to expand their fleet size

Odisha's economy estimated to grow by 7.2% in FY25: State survey

Odisha's economy is estimated to grow by 7.2 per cent in the current financial year, which is higher than the all-India growth rate of 6.4 per cent, according to the state economic survey report for the 2024-25 fiscal. The report, which was laid before the state assembly on Saturday evening, stated that the size of Odisha's economy proxied by GSDP at current prices is estimated to be at Rs 9.5 lakh crore in 2024-25 which has increased by 10 per cent from Rs 8.6 lakh crore in the 2023-24 fiscal. All the sectors have shown robust growth in the financial year 2024-25 and the state is poised for rapid growth in the years ahead. Higher capital investment and investment intent received through Utkarsh Odisha would further increase growth rate in the state in future, an official statement highlighting the key points of the report said. Similarly, the per capita income has increased by 10.6 per cent to reach Rs 1,82,548 in 2024-25 (advance estimate) while per capita income at all-India leve

Legalising land leasing across states continues to face multiple hurdles

While the Economic Survey last month hailed a Kerala model of land leasing, there exist multiple blocks to a comprehensive policy, in part due to differing state laws

Time for light-touch but useful rule for fair consumer-facing services

Rules for consumer-facing services, such as cab aggregators, need to be reviewed to ensure both drivers and passengers are treated fairly

48% startups have at least one woman director: Economic Survey 2025

However, on the flip side, the reins of entrepreneurial ownership remain dominantly male-held

Budget 2025 LIVE: FM bets on tax cuts to spur growth; Oppn calls it 'election package for Bihar'

Union budget 2025-26 Live Updates: Modi govt has made some big announcements including changes in the new tax regime with taxpayers not having to pay any income tax on earnings up to Rs 12 lpa

Budget updates: Diya Kumari terms Union Budget as 'game changer,' Gehlot criticises lack of relief

New tax regime updates: Under the new system, taxpayers will not have to pay any income tax on earnings up to Rs 12 lakh per annum

India Inc to boost capex as Budget drives infra, manufacturing, mining

The Economic Survey released on Friday emphasised that the private sector must take the lead in driving economic growth

Budget 2025: What should be your stock market trading strategy on Feb 1?

At 12:30 PM, BSE Sensex was trading 0.64 per cent higher at 77,253.98 levels. Similarly, Nifty50 was trading 0.82 per cent higher at 23,439.55 levels

Market Today: Budget 2025; Fiscal Deficit; Trump tariffs; Gold; SMID stocks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her eighth consecutive budget today. This will also be the second budget under the third term of the Modi administration

Economic Survey bats for deregulation stimulus to boost growth and jobs

The forecast for FY26 suggests only a little change over the 6.4 per cent growth expected for 2024-25, according to Advance Estimates

Economic Survey: 8% growth needed to reach 'Viksit Bharat' goal by 2047

Investment, jobs, and deregulation vital for India's development

Economic Survey 2024-25: Services, debt improve external situation

Unemployment rates in urban and rural areas have declined

OOPE declines, school enrolments rise as social expenditure surges: Survey

Economic survey says India could attain WHO doctor availability norms of 1:1000 by 2030

Economic Survey 2024-25: It's time to tackle misleading nutrition claims

The Survey touched upon the UPF segment and stated that it has been built on high calories and involves food strategies, with misleading advertisements

GCCs upending India's technology landscape: Economic Survey 2025

The number of GCCs in India has increased exponentially to more than 1,700 in FY24, up from 1,430 in FY19

Skilled labour, simplification of regulations to propel services: Survey

According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, its share in total GVA at current prices has risen from 50.6 per cent in FY14 to around 55 per cent in FY25

Economic Survey: External debt remains stable amid global uncertainties

The survey noted that India's external debt has remained stable over the past few years

Economic Survey: Consistent 5% farm growth can help absorb surplus labour

It suggested policy reforms to discourage overproduction of cereals while boosting output of pulses and edible oils

Economic Survey 2024-25: Excessive financialisation can hurt economy

Economic Survey warns against dominance of financial markets