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
'Took quick decisions to overcome uncertainty in coal sector'
Government has taken quick decisions to overcome uncertainty in the coal sector that originated from Supreme Court's cancelling the allocation of coal blocks, says the Economic Survey.
Feb 27, 2015, 13:51 PM IST
Opportune time for withdrawal of restrictions on gold: Economic Survey
The country's overall trade performance signals an opportune time for removal of restrictions on gold, says the Economic Survey.
Feb 27, 2015, 13:47 PM IST
India 4th largest start-up hub in world: Economic Survey
India has emerged as the world's fourth largest hub for start-ups with over 3,100 of them, driven by "hyper growth" in technology and software products in the country, according to the Economic Survey 2014-15.
Feb 27, 2015, 13:44 PM IST
India's eCommerce space may grow 50% in next 5 years: Economic Survey
As Internet penetration in India is on the rise, the eCommerce sector in the country is likely to witness a growth of over 50 percent in the next 5 years, says the Economic Survey.
Feb 27, 2015, 13:41 PM IST
Economic Survey 2015 (Overview and Highlights): India to grow over 8% in FY16
Economic Survey also indicated that the growth during 2014-15 may touch 8 percent on better farm output.
Feb 27, 2015, 13:40 PM IST
Time for 'Big Bang' reforms to accelerate growth: Economic Survey
Pitching for 'Big Bang' reforms, the pre-budget Economic Survey today called for improving business environment by making regulation and taxes less onerous to help push growth to 8.1-8.5 percent next fiscal, and to double digits in the coming years.
Feb 27, 2015, 13:29 PM IST
India in "sweet spot" of lower deficits, more growth: Economic Survey
India can increase public investment to drive growth 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, 13:10 PM IST
Expert views on India's Economic Survey
India`s economy will grow at a rate of more than 8 percent in the 2015/16 fiscal year, while consumer inflation will drop to between 5 and 5.5 percent, a government economic report said on Friday.
Feb 27, 2015, 13:04 PM IST
Highlights: India growth to top 8% in 2015/16: Economic Survey
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, 13:02 PM IST
India must adhere to medium-term fiscal deficit target of 3% of GDP: survey
New Delhi: India must adhere to medium-term fiscal deficit target of 3 percent of the country`s gross domestic product (GDP), a government economic report said on Friday.
Feb 27, 2015, 12:58 PM IST
Expert view on India's Economic Survey
India`s economy will grow at a rate of more than 8 percent in the 2015/16 fiscal year that will be covered by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley`s budget on Saturday, a government economic report said.
Feb 27, 2015, 12:54 PM IST
