Economic Survey: Spreading JAM to other areas will reduce leakages
After the big success in checking LPG subsidy leakages by use of technology, the Economic Survey 2015-16 today said spreading the JAM Trinity (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, Mobile) to other areas will reduce leakages and provide more fiscal space to the government.
Feb 26, 2016, 14:56 PM IST
Economic Survey: Containing fiscal deficit a challenge next fiscal
Government will be able to achieve the fiscal deficit target of 3.9 percent in the current fiscal, but containing it in 2016-17 will be a challenge on account of additional outgo towards 7th Pay Commission and a slowing global economy.
Feb 26, 2016, 14:48 PM IST
Economic Survey: 19,400 startups in India, exit valuation still low
India may boast of being home to around 19,400 technology-enabled startups, but exit valuation for the investors looking to cash in on the initial funding still remains low, says an official survey.
Feb 26, 2016, 14:34 PM IST
Economic Survey: Govt can sell some firms to recapitalise banks
In order to strengthen public sector banks (PSBs), government could sell off some PSUs and use the proceeds to make additional investments in state-owned lenders, the Economic Survey said Friday.
Feb 26, 2016, 14:33 PM IST
Economic Survey stresses upon creation of more 'good jobs'
India's most pressing labour market challenge going forward will be to generate large number of "good jobs" -- jobs that are safe and also pay well, the Economic Survey said on Friday.
Feb 26, 2016, 14:05 PM IST
Economic Survey Presented in parliament
The Finace Minister Has Presented the Economic Survey 2016-17 in parliament which projects the growth rate to be 7.7-7.5%
Feb 26, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
Economic Survey projects FY16 growth rate between 7-7.75%
Economic Survey projects FY16 growth rate between 7-7.75%
Feb 26, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
Economic Survey : Current Account Deficit Projected To Be 1.15%
The Economic Survey Projects The GDP to 7.7 to 7.5% and current account deficit to be 1.15%.
Feb 26, 2016, 13:23 PM IST
Economic Survey pegs GDP growth at 7-7.75%; pitches for more reforms, GST
The Economic Survey for 2015-16, which was tabled in Parliament today, also made a case for carrying forward the reform process to achieve macro-economic stability.
Feb 26, 2016, 13:18 PM IST
Economic Survey 2016: HIGHLIGHTS
The economic survey, the basis for Jaitley`s budget for the fiscal year starting April 1, projected India to grow 8 percent in the next couple of years.
Feb 26, 2016, 13:11 PM IST
Economic Survey: Indian markets resilient despite global volatility
Indian stocks are relatively resilient despite volatility in the worldwide financial markets and the country can become a leading investment destination going ahead, the Economic Survey said.
Feb 26, 2016, 13:09 PM IST
Economic Survey 2015-16 HIGHLIGHTS: Over 8% growth in next couple of years; pitches for more reforms, GST
The Economic Survey on Friday pegged the country's economic growth at a conservative level of 7-7.75 percent for the next fiscal, while pressing for more reforms, subsidy cuts and sticking to fiscal consolidation timetable.
Feb 26, 2016, 09:04 AM IST
Pre-Budget talks: FM to meet state counterparts tomorrow
As regards GST, the Centre is hopeful of getting it approved in the ensuing Budget session of Parliament beginning February 23.
Feb 05, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
Schedule of Budget session of Parliament
Presentation of Railway Budget will be on February 25, Economic Survey the next day and General Budget on February 29, 2016.
Feb 04, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
Origins of black money needs to be addressed: CEA Subramanian
Speaking on the sidelines of a series of talks on `Economic Survey: Taking stock of the Indian Economy` Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian has asked the Centre to focus on the origins of black money rather than chasing it in all corners of the globe if it wants to avoid giving out a "wrong perception about India".
Jun 23, 2015, 15:21 PM IST
High economic growth will wipe tears of the poor: Shah
Expressing optimism over the state of the economy as highlighted in the Economic Survey, BJP President Amit Shah said that if the country grows with high rate it will provide an opportunity to wipe the tears from the eyes of the deprived and the poor.
Feb 27, 2015, 23:09 PM IST
Indian stock markets best performer after China
After China, Indian stock markets emerged as the best performer with a return of 30 percent to investors during April-December period of the current fiscal, according to Economic Survey for 2014-15.
Feb 27, 2015, 23:07 PM IST
Sensex zooms 473 points after Survey boosts Budget hopes
Ahead of Modi government's first full Budget, the benchmark Sensex Friday logged its best daily gain in almost six weeks, spurting 473 points to regain 29000 level after Economic Survey made a strong pitch for big-bang reforms while projecting faster growth and improved fiscal situation.
Feb 27, 2015, 17:31 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
Sensex reclaims 29,000-mark after presentation of Economic Survey
The benchmark BSE Sensex reclaimed 29,000-mark after presentation of Economic Survey in Parliament on emergence of buying by funds and retail investors.
Feb 27, 2015, 12:45 PM IST
