Strong macros, weak global rewards: Survey flags new growth paradox, says Dharmakirti Joshi, CRISIL
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Strong macros, weak global rewards: Survey flags new growth paradox, says Dharmakirti Joshi, CRISIL

The Economic Survey pegs the Indian economy‘s potential growth rate at 7%, a full 50 basis points higher than projected three years ago. This signals…

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Formal skilling could boost jobs by 13%, says Economic Survey

The Economic Survey has stressed the need to expand access to formal skilling as only 4.9% of the youth in the 15-29 age group have…

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Economic Survey turns bullish on growth, cautions on uncertainty: Aditi Nayar, ICRA
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Economic Survey turns bullish on growth, cautions on uncertainty: Aditi Nayar, ICRA

The prescient and comprehensive Economic Survey for 2025-26 offers much food for thought. It has raised India’s potential GDP growth to 7% from 6.5%; on…

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Economic Survey 2026: India an oasis of macro stability in a volatile global environment, says CEA

India remains in a sweet spot amid global turmoil, chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said at a media briefing after the tabling of the…

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Food weight to decline to 36.75% in new CPI series
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Food weight to decline to 36.75% in new CPI series

New Delhi: Food and beverages will account for 36.75% weight in the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, down from the current 45.86%, reflecting changing…

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US team meets Indian cos to boost hydrocarbon, nuclear-energy-related exports

An American delegation met with oil company officials and industry leaders to explore increasing imports of hydrocarbons and civil nuclear energy technologies from the US,…

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Nearly 2,900 km of Namo Bharat RRTS corridors identified across India: Economic Survey

Nearly 2,900 kilometres of potential Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors have been identified across major regional clusters in the country, signalling a…

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Set of policy, regulatory measures being implemented to meet energy storage targets: Economic Survey

A coordinated set of policy, regulatory, demand-side, and supply-side measures are being implemented to meet the required 336 gigawatt hour energy storage by 2029-30, according…

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Economic Survey calls for e-Way bill revamp in next phase of GST reform

The next wave of GST reforms could focus on reimagining the e-Way Bill system as a facilitator of smooth logistics rather than only as a…

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VB-G RAM G enacted in backdrop of notable decline in work demand under MGNREGS: Economic Survey

New Delhi: Recent trends under the MGNREGS revealed a notable decline in work demand, and it was in this backdrop that the government enacted the…

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