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Friday, March 29, 2024
TopicEconomic Survey

Topic: Economic Survey

Capital investment vs social neglect: Budget debate needs outcome evidence, public access to data

A common criticism of government Budgets of recent years is that their focus has been on capital investment, to the relative neglect of the...

Economic Survey says govt’s labour codes ‘in tune with market trends’. But they’ve not kicked in yet

Four labour codes, amalgamating 29 laws, were passed in 2019 & 2020. But central, state govts have yet to notify the laws that will cater to around 40 crore unorganised sector workers.

Economic Survey calls for close watch on India’s current account deficit, flags external risks

Strong domestic demand amidst high commodity prices will raise total import bill and contribute to unfavourable developments in the current account balance, warns report.

Economic Survey says services sector has ‘bright growth prospects’ but external challenges loom

Survey report cites improved performance in sectors like tourism, hotels, real estate, IT-BPM and e-commerce. Anticipates improvement in India’s services exports.

Economic Survey hails UPI revolution during Covid & FY22 boom in rural internet connections

There was a 200% increase in rural internet subscriptions between 2015 & 2021, says survey. UPI enabled 52% of total digital transactions in FY22.

Economic Survey: Infra projects worth Rs 108 lakh cr in works under NIP, most in transport sector

National Infrastructure Pipeline projected investment of Rs 111 lakh crore for FY20-25. Survey notes India needs continued stepping up of infra investment to sustain high growth rate.

‘Recovery complete’: Economic Survey pegs India’s growth at 6.5% in FY24, and faster thereafter

While global headwinds remain, several factors due in large part to management of key sectors in last few years have placed India in strong position for remaining part of this decade.

Roads & rlys saw unprecedented expansion, says Economic Survey — ‘window for pvt sector to invest’

Capital expenditure on railway infra was ₹2.5 lakh cr in FY23, up by about 29 per cent against previous yr. Construction of highways went up from 6,061 km in FY16 to 10,457 km in FY22.

Capital expenditure target of Rs 7.5 lakh crore for FY23 likely to be met: Economic Survey

Finance Minister raised capex by 35.4% to continue the public investment-led recovery of the pandemic-battered economy. Last year, it stood at Rs 5.5 lakh crore.

Rupee may remain under depreciation pressure, says Economic Survey

This is due to the plateauing of exports and subsequent widening of the current account deficit. On Tuesday, the rupee depreciated 12 paise to 81.64 against the US dollar.

On Camera

Oka to Nagarathna—Bombay High Court judges taking up the cudgel when faith in courts eroding

When lynching, hate speech and bulldozer politics do not speedily invite the wrath of courts, then something is wrong with the third pillar of governance.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.