Updated 16:46 IST, January 31st 2025
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The Economic Survey is a crucial document that provides a detailed analysis of the Indian economy. It includes important data and projections, making it an essential pre-Budget resource. The survey covers key aspects such as GDP outlook, forex reserves, trade deficit, and inflation. The Union Budget will be presented on Feb 1.
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman is going to table the economic survey at12 pm noon today in Lok Sabha, just a day ahead of Union Budget 2025
16:46 IST, January 31st 2025
Reaction on Economic Survey from KPMG in India
Naveen Aggarwal, Office Managing Partner – Delhi NCR, and Partner Tax, KPMG in India
India stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey. The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights a strong growth trajectory, driven by infrastructure, innovation, and rising private consumption, reinforcing our path to becoming the world’s third-largest economy. The imperative now is to sustain this momentum—by unlocking investment, accelerating structural reforms at the grassroot level, deregulation, and ensuring inclusive growth while building on what have been the uptick drivers. As we look ahead to Budget 2025, there is an eager anticipation to see us continue to tread on the reform and reinforce course, helping shape a future of opportunity, resilience, and leadership on the global stage.
16:38 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025: India’s Manufacturing Growth Driven by Steel, Automobiles, and Electronics Sectors
According to the Economic Survey 2025, the country’s infrastructure-focused growth strategy and strategic government initiatives have played a crucial role in this expansion, positioning India as a major player in the global manufacturing landscape.
16:16 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025: Can Deregulation Unlock India’s Next Growth Boom?
The Survey argues that systematic deregulation can help India’s SME sector weather economic shocks, boost manufacturing, attract long-term investments, and create an employment-sensitive growth model. Many nations have successfully implemented deregulation to improve business efficiency and economic performance.
15:59 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025: Capex Sees 38.8% CAGR Between FY20 To FY24, 60% Allocated Fund Utilised
Infrastructure Capital Expenditure has seen a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.8% from FY20 to FY24, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25. In FY24 alone, central ministries allocated Rs 6.93 lakh crore towards infrastructure capex, and between April and November 2024, 60% of the budgeted capital expenditure had already been utilised.
15:56 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025: What Risks Could Impact The Stock Market This Year?
The US stock market dominates global indices, making up 75% of the MSCI World Index (as of November 2024). If the US market crashes, it can create ripple effects across the world, including in India. ‘any correction in its market could have profound ripple effects on global markets, including India, underscoring the need for heightened vigilance,’ as mentioned in the survey.
15:33 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025: How India Plans To Achieve Net-Zero Emissions By 2070
India’s goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 is deeply rooted in the vision of inclusive and sustainable development. Despite being one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, India’s per capita carbon emissions are just one-third of the global average. According to India’s Initial Adaptation Communication, submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in December 2023, the country’s expenditure on adaptation in FY22 accounted for 5.6% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), up from 3.7% in FY16.
14:24 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025 Projects India’s Growth Between 6.3-6.8% In FY26
India's real GDP growth is seen between 6.3-6.8 per cent in FY24, according to the Economic Survey presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on January 31.
"The fundamentals of the domestic economy remain robust, with a strong external account, calibrated fiscal consolidation and stable private consumption. On balance of these considerations, we expect that the growth in FY26 would be between 6.3 and 6.8 per cent," said the economic survey released by the government.
14:24 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025: India's Manufacturing Growth Faces Global Challenges But Has Potential for Expansion
Recent geopolitical tensions, trade policies, supply chain disruptions, and a global trade slowdown have impacted India's export demand, as per the Economic Survey 2024-25.
"There have been serious challenges to global manufacturing in terms of persistent geopolitical tensions, aggressive industrial and trade policies, supply chain disruptions, and global trade slowdown. This has posed a challenge to export demand for India’s manufactured products," pointed out the Economic Survey.
14:23 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey 2025: Can India Tame The Elephant And The Dragon In The Room?
Ahead of the Union Budget 2024, the Finance Minister tabled the Economic Survey 2024-25, highlighting major economic trends shaping India's future. One of the most crucial themes discussed was geoeconomic fragmentation (GEF)—the global realignment of trade, investment, and technology due to increasing geopolitical tensions.
A significant aspect of this shift is China’s growing dominance in global manufacturing and strategic industries. As new trade restrictions and investment barriers reshape global commerce, India finds itself in a complex position—balancing economic independence with the realities of global power politics.
13:15 IST, January 31st 2025
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tables The Economic Survey 2024-25 In Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tables The Economic Survey 2024-25 In Lok Sabha
13:16 IST, January 31st 2025
Real GDP is Estimated to Grow by 6.4% in FY 2024-25: NSO
According The National Statistics Office," Real GDP is estimated to grow by 6.4% in FY 2024-25 as compared to the growth rate of 8.2% in Provisional Estimate (PE) of GDP for FY 2023-24.
12:44 IST, January 31st 2025
Economic Survey likely to project....
The Economic Survey likely to project GDP growth rate between 6.3 to 6.8 % for upcoming fiscal year 2025-26, which is lower than its previous year growth rate projection of 6.5 to 7%.
12:22 IST, January 31st 2025
Rating Agency Moody's Projects India's GDP Growth at 7.2% For The Current Fiscal Year
Moody's said in its Global Macro Outlook report published last November that India's economy would expand by 7.2% in the current fiscal year. However, it is expected to slow down, with estimated growth rates of 6.6% and 6.5% in 2025 and 2026, respectively. "From a macroeconomic perspective, the economy is in a sweet spot, with a mix of solid growth and moderating inflation" it stated.
12:18 IST, January 31st 2025
Chief Economic Advisor will present Economic Survey
Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran is all set to present his third Economic Survey under his supervision.
12:11 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu On Defence and Internal Security
As Budget Session is underway, President Murmu said that India has taken important steps to strengthen its borders and improve internal security. The government is also working towards making the nation self-reliant in defense. Earlier, India focused on making defense equipment for itself, but now it is also producing them for other countries.
12:03 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu on Health services
In her Parliament address, she said," To make healthcare available to everyone, 1.75 lakh 'Arogya Mandirs' have been set up across the country. Also, to help with the growing number of cancer patients, the Government has removed customs duty on many cancer medicines.
11:57 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu On Indian Railway
Addressing the Parliament, President Murmu praises the growth of India Metro. She said, "India now has the world's third-largest metro network, spanning over 1,000 km."
11:48 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu: Focus Will be on Youth and New Employment Opportunities.
President Murmu says, "My government has placed a special focus on the education of youth and creating new employment opportunities for them," .
12:03 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu: India Is Emerging as a Major Global Force in Digital Technology....
Addressing the Parliament, President Murmu says, “India is emerging as a major global force in digital technology, gaining recognition even from Developed nations for its successful UPI transaction system. My Government has leveraged digital technology as a medium to promote social justice and equality.”
11:28 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu: India AI Mission Has Been Started.
President Murmu says, "We are aiming to transform India into a global innovation powerhouse. To achieve this, we are developing artificial intelligence. India AI mission has been launched."
11:20 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu Praises Ayushman Bharat Scheme
President Murmu praises Ayushman Bharat scheme While addressing Parliament. President Murmu states, "Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, it has been decided to offer health insurance to six crore senior citizens aged 70 years and above."
11:14 IST, January 31st 2025
President Murmu addresses Day 1 of the Budget Session in the Lok Sabha.
In the Parliament ahead of Economic Survey presentation, President Droupadi Murmu addresses both houses from the lok Sabha
10:46 IST, January 31st 2025
The World Bank's Projections For the Indian Economy
According to World Bank, "India is estimated to grow at 6.7 per cent for next two fiscal years. While In 2024-25, India's growth is expected to slow down to 6.5 percent." The services sector is anticipated to continue growing, while manufacturing activity is set to improve, driven by government efforts to enhance the business climate. Investment growth is expected to remain stable, with a decline in public investment being balanced by an increase in private investment, World Bank states.
10:14 IST, January 31st 2025
IMF Forecasts 6.5% Growth for Indian Economy in FY26 and FY27
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected India’s economy to grow at 6.5% in both FY26 and FY27, according to data released on January 17. However, recent figures revealed that India’s growth slowed to 6.4% in the current fiscal year, down from 8.2% in the previous one, largely due to a slump in growth during the second quarter.
10:14 IST, January 31st 2025
GDP Projections to Inflation Insights: The Significance of the Economic Survey
The Economic Survey is a crucial document that provides a detailed analysis of the Indian economy. It includes important data and projections, making it an essential pre-Budget resource. The survey covers key aspects such as GDP outlook, forex reserves, trade deficit, and inflation.
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Published 10:17 IST, January 31st 2025