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Economic Survey Calls For 'Entrepreneurial State' For Next Level Of Growth

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday called for 'entrepreneurial policymaking' in order to enable state machineries... Read More


Economic Survey 2025-26: Service Sector Contribute Over 50% of GVA, Employ Nearly Two-Fifths of Workforce

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India's services sector has moved beyond post-pandemic stability and is now entering a phase of deeper expansion and diversification, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 tab... Read More


India's Labour Market Undergoes Structural Shift, Unemployment Falls: Economic Survey 2025-26

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India's labour market is undergoing a major structural transformation driven by digitalisation, the green energy transition and the rise of gig and platform work, with recent gov... Read More


India Links Climate Action With Development and Energy Security: Economic Survey 2025-26

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India has adopted a development-centred, whole-of-economy climate strategy that integrates adaptation, mitigation and behavioural change within its broader growth framework, the ... Read More


India's Crude Oil Import Mix See Major Shift, Share of US Nearly Double

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- India's crude oil imports pattern has witnessed significant change over the past one year with the share of countries like the US, Egypt, UAE, Nigeria and Libya rising. As per E... Read More


Economic Survey Flags Delayed Payments, Lack Of Access To Formal Credit as Key Challenges for MSMEs

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Delayed payments and limited access to formal credit are among the major challenges the country's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been grappling with, according ... Read More


Economic Survey Pegs FY27 GDP Growth At 6.8-7.2%, Medium-Term Growth Potential Seen Closer to 7%

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Noting that domestic growth drivers are expected to continue supporting economic activity, Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on ... Read More


Proposal Mooted To Raise EPFO Wage Ceiling To Rs 25,000-30,000

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- A proposal to raise the monthly wage ceiling for coverage under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to Rs 25,000-30,000 is back on the table for consideration. The ... Read More


PM Modi Says India On Reform Express, Urges Manufacturers To Tap EU Market Post Free Trade Deal

New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- Noting that 'reform, perform and transform' has been the defining hallmark of his government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India is moving on 'Reform Expres... Read More


India-EU FTA To Unlock Major Growth Opportunities For India's Plastics Industry: PlastIndia Foundation

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- The PlastIndia Foundation, representing India's plastics industry, has welcomed the India-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA), describing it as a strategic step expect... Read More