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Thursday, January 29, 2026
TopicEconomic survey FY2026-2027

Topic: Economic survey FY2026-2027

India’s fast-growing gig economy adds lakhs of jobs, but comes with risks for workforce—Economic Survey

Economic Survey underlines gig workforce has grown from 77 lakh in FY 2021 to about 1.2 cr in FY 2025, driven by smartphone penetration, scale-up of digital platforms & payments.

India ‘tamed’ inflation in FY26, but Economic Survey projects it to remain higher in FY27

Economic Survey says edible oils witnessed a high inflation trajectory, while food inflation witnessed a steady decline, and has been in deflationary territory since June 2025.

‘Bottom-up, application-focused’—Economic Survey on how AI should be deployed in India

The survey— tabled Thursday in the Parliament—has emphasised AI deployment while prioritising economic and social impact and aligning with solving real-life problems.

Economic Survey advocates for reviving ‘village commons’. Here’s what it means

Such resources remain a crucial yet underutilised asset, Economic Survey 2025-26—tabled Thursday in the Parliament—has noted.

Economic Survey flags MGNREGA ‘gaps’, amplifies VB-G RAM G with a pros and cons list

Economic Survey, tabled Thursday, says that while MGNREGA has long served as critical safety net for rural households, recent trends reveal notable decline in work demand under the scheme.

India missing out on big agriculture export opportunity, potential to hit $100 bn by 2030—Economic Survey

Survey says India could reach $100 bn in combined exports of agriculture, marine products, food and beverages in 4 yrs, adding that 'export markets once lost are not easily recovered'.

Economic Survey flags digital addiction risk for India’s youth, advocates for balance over bans

The survey says digital addiction is hurting academic and work performance, and impacting youth mental health, due to distractions, sleep loss, and reduced focus.

India’s pulses, maize and cereal yields remain below global averages, says economic survey

Expanding high-growth sectors, such as horticulture, agroforestry, dairy, poultry, and fisheries, can further support inclusive economic development, according to the Economic Survey of 2025-26.

Economic Survey 2025-26: The top 10 takeaways for India

Economic Survey 2025-26 presents a picture of an economy that is stronger, more resilient. But it also makes one thing clear: India’s biggest challenge now is execution.

India among top 5 for expanding research in critical technologies, despite low R&D investment

The Economic Survey 2025-26 shows India among the top five countries in 45 out of 64 critical technologies in the Critical Technology Tracker.

On Camera

How Djokovic & his luck outplayed opponents in major tournaments—walkovers to retirements

By the 2024 US Open, ESPN noted that Djokovic had advanced via opponent retirements or walkovers 16 times at Majors, the most of any male player in the Open Era.

India’s fast-growing gig economy adds lakhs of jobs, but comes with risks for workforce—Economic Survey

Economic Survey underlines gig workforce has grown from 77 lakh in FY 2021 to about 1.2 cr in FY 2025, driven by smartphone penetration, scale-up of digital platforms & payments.

Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict

Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.