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Saturday, February 21, 2026
TopicEconomic survey FY2026-2027

Topic: Economic survey FY2026-2027

Budget 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Boost for IB, CAPF; RSS affiliates say Budget failed farmers, labourers

This is the second full-year budget of Modi 3.0, and Sitharaman's ninth. FM's speech lasted 83 minutes.

What the last decade reveals about India’s economic path

In India, there has been remarkable certainty on taxes, particularly as the government has largely focused on slashing taxes, both direct and indirect, rather than increasing them.

‘Correct course’: Economic Survey has a lesson for watchdogs on how (not) to deal with civil servants

‘Indian institutions treat visible correction as evidence of incompetence rather than maturity,’ the Economic Survey said, calling for reorientation of approach of agencies like CAG.

Urbanisation hasn’t led to productivity boost for Indian cities. Economic Survey lists obstacles

India’s urban population has expanded rapidly, with regions such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru now ranking among world’s largest urban agglomerations by population, notes the survey.

Economic Survey 2025-26 takes global lessons seriously—and shows why Swadeshi is the way to go

The Economic Survey 2025-26 is not a celebration of success, but a measured warning that the traditional paradigms of global economic growth are no longer applicable.

Flagging growing obesity & heart disease risk, Economic Survey recommends hiking taxes on junk food

The Economic Survey linked ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with worsening diet quality and higher risks of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and mental health conditions.

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.

On Camera

Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.