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Reforms in Insolvency Code: Why FM must take cues from Economic Survey
More courts, more benches, and better infrastructure were promised, but execution has been sluggish. Without immediate investment in strengthening the NCLT’s capacity, the backlog will only worsen, defeating the very purpose of the IBC
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Moderation in wages and employment despite robust corporate profit a 'serious concern': Economic Survey
According to the survey, corporate profitability soared to a 15-year peak in FY24, fuelled by robust growth in financials, energy, and automobiles.
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India’s forex reserves sufficient to cover 90% of external debt
India’s foreign exchange reserves increased from $616.7 billion at the end of January 2024 to $704.9 billion in September before moderating to $634.6 billion as on January 3, 2025
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Consumption demand no worry line for the government
Rural demand is strong and expected to continue, urban demand shows a mixed picture, calling for moderation of expectations of a generous budgetary demand stimulus
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Investor confidence in bankruptcy resolution crucial for developing bond market: Economic Survey
If liquidity has to enter corporate bond markets, problems such as entry costs, information asymmetry and the absence of a secondary market must be addressed, the survey has said
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Slackening global trade, 'aggressive' trade policy affecting private sector manufacturing, investment: Economic Survey
The survey noted that the concerns remain amid manufacturing growth 'deceleration' during the first half of the ongoing fiscal year, in an 'unsupportive' global environment.
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As nation eyes big reforms, a flashback to Manmohan Singh's 1991 Budget speech that changed India's economic destiny
The call for an economic revival also brings afresh memories of the landmark 1991 Budget which was presented by late former finance minister Manmohan Singh.
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Tax relief for middle class? Decoding PM Modi's pre-Budget message
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her eighth consecutive Budget in the Parliament on February 1, 2025
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Economic Survey 2025: Indian banks bet big on AI, but “Black-Box” risks loom
The inability to interpret AI-driven decisions can erode trust and complicate regulatory oversight. Additionally, the risks of synthetic identity fraud, rogue trading, and over-reliance on AI threaten financial stability, the survey notes.
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Economic Survey 2025: Rural areas get 21.9 hours of power supply daily on an average
However, the economic survey stated that the addition of transmission lines was affected by the heavy monsoon conditions that hampered work.
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Private sector investment growth subdued in FY25 but slowdown temporary: Economic Survey
However, striking an optimistic note, the survey says the slowdown in investment activity is likely temporary.
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Economic Survey 2025 pins steep interest rates and RBI's curbs on unsecured loans for moderation in credit growth
Overall bank credit growth had slowed to 7.7 percent, a clear reflection of the impact of higher lending rates stemming from monetary policy adjustments and the RBI's regulatory tightening, the report says
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Economic Survey: PE/VC exits from stock markets at $19.5 bn between January and September 2024
Several new-age companies including Ola Electric, FirstCry, Unicommerce and GoDigit went public giving investors such as SoftBank and others handsome exits during the period.
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Budget 2025: Key railway stocks that could see action on Budget Day
In anticipation of budget announcements, most railway stocks were trading in the green on January 31.Here are some of the stocks to watch out for on budget day.
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China's manufacturing dominance to deregulation: Key takeaways from CEA Nageswaran's address on Economic Survey
CEA V Anantha Nageswaran on Friday addressed a presser and said, "Deregulation is not only about ease of doing business, it is also a pathway to employment".
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India needs 8% growth for Viksit Bharat, road to 2047 goal goes from deregulation, Economic Survey 2025
Calling for Ease of Doing Business 2.0 reforms, the Economic Survey highlighted the need to achieve growth rates of 8 percent for a decade or two to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat.
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Economic Survey calls for 'systematic deregulation' to spur growth, innovation
The survey emphasised that the path to further industrialisation hinges on deregulation, R&D, and upskilling the workforce. "A strong commitment to R&D should be ingrained in industry’s core values, as it is essential for global competitiveness and profitability," it added.
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Economic Survey 2025: Raising FCNR deposit interest rate ceiling to help increase credit growth, attract foreign flows
The RBI in December announced an increase in the interest rate ceiling on FCNR- B deposits with maturities of 1 to 3 years and 3 to 5 years
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Eco Survey: India's chemicals, textiles exports at risk due to key economies' trade stance
It also pointed out that restrictive trade policies such as European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) have the potential to restrict India’s exports and widen the current account deficit at a time when the net foreign direct investment into the South Asian nation is declining.
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Economic Survey 2025 flags dependencies on China and offers solutions to counter it
The survey points out India’s heavy dependence on Chinese supply chains, particularly for solar energy components like polysilicon, wafers, and batteries.
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GDP to grow at 6.3-6.8% amid global headwinds; eco survey asks govt to 'get out of the way' for businesses to prosper
Economic Survey sounds siren on protectionism and supply chain disruptions; industry needs to pick the tab on investment; jobs face AI reckoning.
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Economic Survey: Startup India Seed Fund Scheme pumps in Rs 227 crore in over 1,200 women-led companies
According to the survey, women have been key beneficiaries of various government initiatives designed to foster entrepreneurship in India.
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All is well with Indian economy: Economic Survey 2024-25
Economic Survey 2024-25 states that the slowdown in investment activity is ‘likely temporary’. Green shoots in capital formation ‘visible’.
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Economic Survey 2025: India’s demographic dividend rides on mental health of its youth
The survey says it will also require appropriate skilling and education for India’s youth to take advantage of technological advances such as artificial intelligence.
