New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, focus also remains on the Economic Survey, a crucial document released before the annual budget presentation, which will be presented today.

The key document is prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs of the Finance Ministry, typically presented a day before the Union Budget. However, this year, the Economic Survey document will be presented on 29 January, days before the budget presentation on 1 February.

The Economic Survey is an annual report on the state of the Indian economy that offers a detailed analysis and review of the previous fiscal year, the upcoming year, growth indicators, inflation forecasts, and the outlook for employment, trade, and the country's fiscal ...