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
Rules for consumer-facing services, such as cab aggregators, need to be reviewed to ensure both drivers and passengers are treated fairly
However, on the flip side, the reins of entrepreneurial ownership remain dominantly male-held
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
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
The Economic Survey released on Friday emphasised that the private sector must take the lead in driving economic growth
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
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
The forecast for FY26 suggests only a little change over the 6.4 per cent growth expected for 2024-25, according to Advance Estimates
Investment, jobs, and deregulation vital for India's development
Unemployment rates in urban and rural areas have declined
Economic survey says India could attain WHO doctor availability norms of 1:1000 by 2030
The Survey touched upon the UPF segment and stated that it has been built on high calories and involves food strategies, with misleading advertisements
The number of GCCs in India has increased exponentially to more than 1,700 in FY24, up from 1,430 in FY19
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
The survey noted that India's external debt has remained stable over the past few years
It suggested policy reforms to discourage overproduction of cereals while boosting output of pulses and edible oils
Economic Survey warns against dominance of financial markets
India's climate goals: More adaptation, less Chinese dependence
Increased global temperatures will exacerbate the frequency and severity of climate change impacts and the consequent losses