Budget, Economic Survey Highlights: Steady GDP growth, FDI rebound, and push for deregulation among key takeaway

Budget, Economic Survey Highlights: Steady GDP growth, FDI rebound, and push for deregulation among key takeaway

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey in Parliament on January 31, providing an in-depth assessment of India's economy with a focus on key macroeconomic sectors. The survey projects India's GDP growth for FY26 to be between 6.3% and 6.8%, despite global uncertainties. This report comes just a day before the Union Budget 2025 presentation.

What is Economic Survey?

The Economic Survey is a comprehensive report that reviews India's economic progress, government initiatives, and future prospects. It consists of two parts: Part A evaluates macroeconomic trends, fiscal performance, and key indicators, while Part B focuses on socio-economic aspects like education, poverty, climate change, and projections for GDP growth, inflation, and trade.

Who prepares the Economic Survey?

The Economic Survey is compiled by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs, under the leadership of Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran.