India’s economic resilience, transitioning from stability to strength, is built on steady policy work, moderate inflation, and fiscal consolidation, CEA Nageswaran wrote in an opinion piece for The Economic Times. The nation is now focusing on structural reforms to build … Read More
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Economic Survey highlights India's sizzling growth
We should be able to say one day,“We are not rich by nature; we are rich by policy.”— Dr Raghuram Rajan, former Governor, RBI
Economic Survey 2025-26 shows skills and entrepreneurship cutting unemployment, over 2.3 crore vacancies mobilised through digital platforms
India’s Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals a significant decline in unemployment, driven by government initiatives, skill development, and entrepreneurship. Over 2.3 crore vacancies were mobilized via the National Career Service portal, while the formalization of labor markets is being catalyzed by … Read More
Economic Survey ties rupee strength to manufacturing push, CEA flags rising imports and market risks
The Economic Survey advocates for a robust manufacturing sector to bolster the rupee, with the Chief Economic Adviser stating global financial conditions, not domestic stress, drive emerging market currency movements. He emphasized that manufacturing-led export growth is crucial for sustained … Read More
India’s exports hit record $634 bn in Apr-Dec 2025 despite global trade turmoil: Eco Survey 2026
As per the survey, India’s exports showed a year-on-year (YoY) decline in exports to the US during the period of April-November 2025, while registering positive exports growth to the world. India’s gems and jewellery exports to the US fell sharply, … Read More
Economic Survey warns of fragile global outlook for 2026, CEA says instability is now the base case
The Economic Survey warns of reduced global economic resilience entering 2026 due to geopolitical tensions and financial vulnerabilities. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran outlines three scenarios, with ‘managed disorder’ and a ‘disorderly multipolar world’ each carrying a 40-45% probability, … Read More
US trade negotiations to conclude this year, reduce uncertainty: Economic Survey 2026
FY27 is expected to be a year of adjustment, as firms and households adapt to changes, with domestic demand and investment gaining strength, it says.
Services take 56.4% of GVA, manufacturing accelerates and horticulture leads farm growth: Economic Survey
India’s economy is shifting. Services now lead growth, contributing the most to the Gross Value Added. Industry is also picking up pace. Agriculture is changing, with horticulture production now exceeding foodgrains. This structural change positions India for strong growth despite … Read More
Economic Survey 2025-26: India adds 8.7 lakh jobs in Q2 FY26, women lead informal workforce growth
India’s labour market shows robust momentum with 8.7 lakh new jobs in Q2 FY26, while women dominate registrations on e-Shram, highlighting shifts in informal workforce and gendered employment trends.
US trade negotiations to conclude this year, reduce uncertainty: Eco Survey
FY27 is expected to be a year of adjustment, as firms and households adapt to changes, with domestic demand and investment gaining strength, it says.