New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- As Budget week is almost around the corner, all eyes are on the Economic Survey 2026, a key policy document released annually just ahead of the Union Budget's presentation in Parliament.

In 2026, the Economic Survey document will be released earlier than usual, on 29 January, offering an annual report on the state of the Indian economy.

The Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) has traditionally presented the Economic Survey on 31 January every year. The document is prepared by the Finance Ministry's Department of Economic Affairs.

The document provides a detailed analysis and review of the previous fiscal year, sets the context for the year ahead, and offers insights on growth indicators, as well as inflation forecast. It...