FIIs pour USD 33 bn in Indian capital mkts in Apr-Dec of FY'15
Overseas investors have pumped in a staggering USD 33 billion in Indian capital markets during April-December of the current fiscal, after pulling out funds in the year-ago period, according to the Economic Survey 2014-15.
Feb 27, 2015, 15:33 PM IST
'JAM Trinity' linkage will check subsidy pilferage: Economic Survey
The 'JAM Trinity' of Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar and Mobile numbers should be linked effectively for better transfer of subsidies to the intended beneficiaries.
Feb 27, 2015, 15:31 PM IST
Global economic outlook most favourable since 2008: Survey
Global economic outlook appears to be "most favourable" since the 2008 financial meltdown and is likely to improve further on the back of plummeting crude oil prices coupled with sharp recovery in the US economy, says the Economic Survey 2014-15.
Feb 27, 2015, 15:28 PM IST
Retail inflation may soften to 5-5.5 pc in FY16: Survey
The Indian economy, the Survey said, appears to have gone past the slowdown, persistent inflation, elevated fiscal deficit, slackening domestic demand, external account imbalances and oscillating value of rupee.
Feb 27, 2015, 15:27 PM IST
Subsidy is Rs 3.77 lakh cr, targeted beneficiaries very few
Subsidies on food, fuel, railway fertiliser and others amount to staggering Rs 3.77 lakh crore but reach only a few of the targeted poor, the Economic Survey said.
Feb 27, 2015, 15:22 PM IST
Retail inflation may soften to 5-5.5 pc in FY16: Economic Survey
Retail inflation is likely to soften to 5-5.5 per cent in 2015-16 as benign oil prices, weak global demand and increased agricultural supplies would help keep prices within limits, says the Economic Survey.
Feb 27, 2015, 15:20 PM IST
New AUM pension system at Rs.72,000 crore: Economic Survey
The assets under management (AUM) of the new pension system (NPS) grew 49.6 percent between Apr 1-Dec 31, 2014, the Economic Survey for 2014-15 says.
Feb 27, 2015, 15:14 PM IST
'Projects worth Rs 8.8L-cr stalled but situation improving'
Unfavourable market conditions and delayed investments in last few years resulted into an "alarmingly high rate" of increase in stalled projects which, as of December-end, stood at a staggering Rs 8.8 lakh crore, says the Economic Survey for 2014-15.
Feb 27, 2015, 15:12 PM IST
'Need to convert demographic burden into asset to push growth'
India needs to improve quality of manpower and create more jobs to convert its demographic "burden" into an asset to push growth through a bottom-up approach using its village panchayats and urban local bodies as agents of change, says the Economic Survey 2014-15.
Feb 27, 2015, 15:10 PM IST
Link public support to Railways with reforms: Eco Survey
Suffering for a long time from underinvestment, Indian Railways need greater public investments but the support should be clearly linked to reform of the structure of the organisation.
Feb 27, 2015, 15:04 PM IST
Shield local cos from fgn competition to boost Make in India'
Shield domestic companies from foreign competition through tariffs and mandatory local sourcing besides making regulations and taxes less onerous to boost 'Make in India' campaign, suggested the Economic Survey.
Feb 27, 2015, 15:00 PM IST
Cos raised Rs 2.81 lakh cr in Apr-Dec of FY'15; debt preferred
Indian firms mopped up Rs 2.81 lakh crore from the markets during April-December period of the ongoing fiscal, with debt emerging as the most preferred route to garner funds for business needs, says the Economic Survey 2014-15.
Feb 27, 2015, 14:58 PM IST
Economic Survey projects sub 1% CAD for next fiscal
The Current Account Deficit (CAD) is expected to fall below 1 per cent in the next fiscal on the back of easing of global commodity prices including petroleum products, the Economic Survey 2014-15 said today.
Feb 27, 2015, 14:55 PM IST
Cable laying in 5,000 villages completed under NOFN:Eco Survey
The government has completed cable laying in just about 5,000 villages under its plan to connect all 2.5 lakh gram panchayats by optic fibre by December 2016, says the Economic Survey 2014-15.
Feb 27, 2015, 14:53 PM IST
Economy Survey highlights: Growth to top 8% in 2015-16
India can increase investments without borrowing more, a key government report said on Friday, in an indication that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will stick to debt targets in his maiden full-year budget on Saturday.
Feb 27, 2015, 14:51 PM IST
Green energy to create Rs 10 lakh cr biz in 5 years: Economic Survey
India's renewable energy sector will generate business opportunities of a whopping Rs 10 lakh crore in the next five years, says the Economic Survey 2014-15.
Feb 27, 2015, 14:49 PM IST
Digital advertising, gaming to drive growth in media: Survey
Digital advertising and gaming verticals are expected to drive growth of Indian media and entertainment industry in the next few years, said Economic Survey 2014-15.
Feb 27, 2015, 14:33 PM IST
Survey recommends huge investment in farm research,warehousing
To boost farm and food sector, the Economic Survey today prescribed huge investment in areas like research, irrigation and warehousing, besides calling for subsidy rationalisation and setting up of a national common market for agri-produce.
Feb 27, 2015, 14:31 PM IST
India's innovation capacity lags most BRICS nations:Eco Survey
India ranks lower than most BRICS nations in terms of innovation despite logging a double digit growth in the Research and Development (R&D) sector in the past few years, says the Economic Survey 2014-15.
Feb 27, 2015, 14:30 PM IST
Reduce deficit, expenditure to absorb future shocks: Economic Survey
To ensure macro stability and provide cushion against future downturns, the pre-budget Economic Survey proposes creating additional fiscal space by reducing deficits and controlling expenditure.
Feb 27, 2015, 13:56 PM IST
