Economic Survey pitches for policy shift to cut cereal output, boost pulses, edible oils
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Economic Survey pitches for policy shift to cut cereal output, boost pulses, edible oils

The Hindu  

The pre-budget document for the 2024-25 fiscal has suggested policy reforms to discourage overproduction of cereals while boosting output of pulses and edible oils, which the country currently imports to meet domestic shortages. The Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament on Friday, stressed that India's agriculture sector has "significant untapped growth potential" despite various growth initiatives. Economic Survey 2024-25 LIVE: Farmers must be allowed to receive unimpeded price signals from the market, with separate mechanisms to protect vulnerable households, it added. The document outlined three key policy shifts needed establishing market mechanisms for price risk hedging, preventing excessive fertiliser use, and discouraging production of water and power-intensive crops that are already in surplus.

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India emerging from valley of gloom, but economic nirvana will have to wait
3 weeks ago

India emerging from valley of gloom, but economic nirvana will have to wait

New Indian Express  

Coming to the sub-components of national output, it seems as though the troubles of the economy are moving from one shoulder merely to land upon the other. As for Q3, manufacturing sector seems like a broken branch, with a dismal growth of 3.5%, as against a healthy double-digit growth of 14% in Q3, FY24. Similarly, electricity, and other utility services …

Growth accelerates, but remains too slow to achieve mission 2047
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Growth accelerates, but remains too slow to achieve mission 2047

New Indian Express  

India’s GDP growth rebounded in the third quarter to 6.2 percent, ending the slowdown streak seen over the previous few quarters. According to Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, the fourth quarter needs to turn in 7.6 percent growth to achieve the full-year estimate, which saw a modest revision upwards on Friday. Though government expenditure and investments are likely to …

Agriculture is fiscally neglected in the Budget
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Agriculture is fiscally neglected in the Budget

The Hindu  

A Budget is the response of a government to the challenges in the economy. It claimed that Indian agriculture remained remarkably resilient owing to a rise in productivity, an expansion of crop diversification, and an increase in farmers’ income. If we consider crop husbandry, which is an umbrella category for expenditures on schemes and institutions in agriculture, the allocation has …

Chandrajit Banerjee | FM lays down a transformative blueprint for India’s growth
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Chandrajit Banerjee | FM lays down a transformative blueprint for India’s growth

Deccan Chronicle  

The Union Budget 2025-26, unveiled by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, adeptly navigates the imperative of addressing immediate economic priorities while charting a path towards India’s long-term aspiration of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Other major infrastructure initiatives include the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission, the creation of an Urban Challenge Fund, the launch of a Nuclear Energy Mission, …

Budget 2025: Set to Drive Economic Growth, Support Middle Class, and Boost Agriculture | ABP NEWS
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Budget 2025: Set to Drive Economic Growth, Support Middle Class, and Boost Agriculture | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The focus of this year's budget is to boost India's overall economic growth, targeting a growth rate of over 6% and keeping inflation below 5%. The government aims to maintain liquidity in the market while encouraging consumption to support economic growth. A major area of focus will be the middle class, with Prime Minister Modi's recent statement signaling relief for …

India’s Economic Survey 2024-25: Key Insights on Agriculture, Employment, Technology, Education, and Healthcare for Sustainable Growth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India’s Economic Survey 2024-25: Key Insights on Agriculture, Employment, Technology, Education, and Healthcare for Sustainable Growth

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 31, 2025 21:21 IST - 4 MINS READ India’s Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in the Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on January 31 presents an ambitious vision of inclusive and sustainable development, focusing on strengthening key social sectors such as agriculture, employment, technology, education, and health. Key government interventions, such as Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman …

Economic survey sees robust growth in agriculture, allied sectors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic survey sees robust growth in agriculture, allied sectors

The Hindu  

Issues such as climate change and water scarcity present significant obstacles that require focused and targeted interventions, the Economic Survey, tabled in Parliament on Friday, noted in a chapter on agriculture and food management sectors. The Survey found that the agriculture sector has shown robust growth, averaging 5% annually from 2016-17 to 2022-23, “demonstrating resilience despite challenges”. Among these, the …

Economic Survey 2024-25: India’s Growth Roadmap, Key Insights, and Future Projections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2024-25: India’s Growth Roadmap, Key Insights, and Future Projections

Op India  

The Union Finance Ministry on 30 January released the Economic Survey for the financial year 2024-25, ahead of presenting the budget for the next financial year. The Economic Survey 2024-25 provides a detailed assessment of India’s economic performance over the past year and outlines future growth prospects. The survey also notes the growth in insurance industry and expansion of India’s …

Economic Survey projects impressive growth, but stagnant jobs and wages remain big challenge
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey projects impressive growth, but stagnant jobs and wages remain big challenge

Firstpost  

Policymakers must double down on deregulation for MSMEs, encourage fair income distribution, and focus on skill development. While corporate bond issuances stood at Rs 7.3 lakh crore, making up a significant portion of private financing, India’s corporate bond market remains at just 18 per cent of GDP, compared to 80 per cent in South Korea and 36 per cent in …

What Economic Survey 2024-25 says on 7 challenges facing the government
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What Economic Survey 2024-25 says on 7 challenges facing the government

Live Mint  

Every year, a day before the Union Budget, the government of the day comes out with the Economic Survey, which is both a report card of the Indian economy and a document of thoughts and ideas for the future. For India to achieve developed nation status by 2047, the Survey says: “This would entail sustained growth to close to 8% …

India needs to develop climate-resilient crop varieties: Economic Survey
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India needs to develop climate-resilient crop varieties: Economic Survey

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India needs to develop climate-resilient crop varieties and enhance yields to increase the production of pulses, oilseeds, tomatoes and onion to ensure long-term price stability, the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday said amid persisting concerns over food inflation. The survey, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday in Parliament, emphasised that India's food inflation rate has remained …

Economic Survey 2024-25: Key takeaways in charts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2024-25: Key takeaways in charts

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday tabled the Economic Survey for the year 2024-25 in Parliament. Here is the key takeaways from the Economic Survey 2024-25: Economic Survey 2024-25 LIVE Real GDP Despite global uncertainty, India has maintained steady economic growth, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25. Inflation The Economic Survey 2024-25 reports that food inflation, measured by the …

From 'Viksit Bharat' to AI: 5 key takeaways from Economic Survey 2024-25
1 month, 2 weeks ago

From 'Viksit Bharat' to AI: 5 key takeaways from Economic Survey 2024-25

India Today  

The Economic Survey 2024-25 was tabled in the Parliament on Friday ahead of the budget presentation on February 1. The Economic Survey 2024-25 indicated that India is on a steady growth path and poised for better performance in the future. Here are five key takeaways from the Economic Survey 2024-25: ‘VIKSIT BHARAT’ GOAL The Economic Survey said India’s goal to …

‘Getting back into the fast lane’: What Economic Survey says about the health of Indian economy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Getting back into the fast lane’: What Economic Survey says about the health of Indian economy

Firstpost  

Even as India’s economic growth slowed in 2024-25 to a four-year low at 6.4% amid declining manufacturing activity, the Economic Survey said that there were signs that recovery is in the motion and said the overall picture remained encouraging Employees assemble different parts onto car panels at an assembly line inside the manufacturing plant of Renault Nissan Automotive India in …

India needs to develop climate-resilient crop varieties: Economic Survey
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India needs to develop climate-resilient crop varieties: Economic Survey

The Hindu  

India needs to develop climate-resilient crop varieties and enhance yields to increase the production of pulses, oilseeds, tomatoes and onion to ensure long-term price stability, the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday said amid persisting concerns over food inflation. The Survey, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, emphasised that India's food inflation rate has remained firm, driven by a …

Economic Survey 2024-25 lists global pressure, domestic challenges as factors affecting prices, inflation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2024-25 lists global pressure, domestic challenges as factors affecting prices, inflation

Firstpost  

The survey highlights that inflation in India will witness positive signs in inflation management. The Reserve Bank of India and the IMF have projected that India’s consumer price inflation will align with the target of 4 per cent in the next financial year The Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday in the Lok Sabha, listed …

Economic Survey projects India’s GDP growth at 6.3%-6.8% for FY 2025-26
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey projects India’s GDP growth at 6.3%-6.8% for FY 2025-26

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi:The Economic Survey, tabled by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, projects India’s gross domestic product growth in the range of 6.3% to 6.8% for the financial year 2025-26. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharamantabled the Economic Survey on Friday The survey, which comprises 13 chapters, focuses on global threats to India’s trade and industries and highlights the potential …

Eco Survey pitches for policy shift to cut cereal output, boost pulses, edible oils
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Eco Survey pitches for policy shift to cut cereal output, boost pulses, edible oils

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Jan 31 The pre-budget document for the 2024-25 fiscal has suggested policy reforms to discourage overproduction of cereals while boosting output of pulses and edible oils, which the country currently imports to meet domestic shortages. The Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament on Friday, stressed that India's agriculture sector has "significant untapped growth potential" despite various growth initiatives. …

5 highlights from Economic Survey 2025 tabled by Nirmala Sitharaman
1 month, 2 weeks ago

5 highlights from Economic Survey 2025 tabled by Nirmala Sitharaman

Hindustan Times  

Economic Survey 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Economic Survey in Parliament on Friday, January 31, 2025. Economic Survey 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the media on the BJP delegation meeting with the Election Commission regarding the Yamuna water issue, in New Delhi on Tuesday. India's economy will remain stable Despite global uncertainty, India's real GDP growth …

Economic Survey 2025: Food inflation to ease in fourth quarter of FY25
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2025: Food inflation to ease in fourth quarter of FY25

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Food inflation is likely to soften in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year on the back of strong rabi production, even as global uncertainties continue to pose risks, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25. Adverse weather events and rise in international agricultural commodity prices, however, pose risks to food inflation," said the survey. Monsoon saviour According to …

Economic Survey 2025: India to grow at 6.3-6.8% in FY26; deregulation, reforms could unleash domestic-led growth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2025: India to grow at 6.3-6.8% in FY26; deregulation, reforms could unleash domestic-led growth

Live Mint  

Economic Survey 2025: India’s economy is expected to grow between 6.3% and 6.8% in FY26 as fundamentals of the economy remain strong, but needs sustained growth of close to 8% a year for at least for a decade to become a developed nation by 2047, said the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament on Friday. On balance of these considerations, …

Economic Survey 2024-25: India's GDP Likely To Grow At 6.3-6.8 Per Cent In FY26
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2024-25: India's GDP Likely To Grow At 6.3-6.8 Per Cent In FY26

ABP News  

The Economic Survey 2024-25 projected India's GDP to grow at the rate of 6.3 per cent to 6.8 per cent in the 2025-26 fiscal year. In terms of inflation, the survey expects food inflation to ease in the last quarter of the current fiscal year, backed by the seasonal softening of vegetable prices and Kharif harvest arrival. India's GDP Likely …

India's GDP growth projected at 6.3-6.8% for fiscal 2025-26: Economic Survey
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India's GDP growth projected at 6.3-6.8% for fiscal 2025-26: Economic Survey

India Today  

India's GDP growth for the financial year 2025-26 is expected to be between 6.3% and 6.8%, as per the Economic Survey 2024-25. On balance of these considerations, we expect that the growth in FY26 would be between 6.3 and 6.8 per cent," the Economic Survey, presented in parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, said. Strong Domestic Economy to Support Growth …

India's GDP growth projected at 6.3-6.8% for fiscal 2025-26: Economic Survey
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India's GDP growth projected at 6.3-6.8% for fiscal 2025-26: Economic Survey

India Today  

India's GDP growth for the financial year 2025-26 is expected to be between 6.3% and 6.8%, as per the Economic Survey 2024-25. On balance of these considerations, we expect that the growth in FY26 would be between 6.3 and 6.8 per cent," the Economic Survey, presented in parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, said. Strong Domestic Economy to Support Growth …

Economic Survey 2025: Growth stable, inflation cooling despite global uncertainty– 10 key highlights
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2025: Growth stable, inflation cooling despite global uncertainty– 10 key highlights

Live Mint  

Economic Survey 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey in Parliament on Friday. Indian economy to remain stable The survey said despite global uncertainty, India's real GDP growth of 6.4% in FY25 remains close to the decadal average. Economic Survey 2025: Key highlights The government’s proactive policy interventions, including strengthening buffer stocks for essential food items, periodic …

Economic Survey to be tabled today, likely to project India’s GDP growth at 6.3-6.8% in 2025-26
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey to be tabled today, likely to project India’s GDP growth at 6.3-6.8% in 2025-26

Firstpost  

The Economic Survey is expected to say that the Indian economy would grow at the slowest in four years at 6.4 per cent in the current financial year Labourers travel in a tractor trolley past hospital buildings under construction, after finishing their day's work, in Ahmedabad, India, May 27, 2015. The Economic Survey 2024-25 is expected to project economic growth …

Economic Survey 2025 LIVE: India’s GDP Growth Estimated At 6.3-6.8% For FY 2025-26 In Survey
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2025 LIVE: India’s GDP Growth Estimated At 6.3-6.8% For FY 2025-26 In Survey

ABP News  

Economic Survey 2025 Highlights: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to table her eighth consecutive budget on February 1, 2025. However, before the budget presentation, the finance ministry will present the Economic Survey 2025 document in the parliament today on January 31, 2025. Naveen Chandra Jha, MD and CEO, SBI General Insurance noted, “As India advances toward financial inclusivity …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2024-25; FY26 growth pegged at 6.3-6.8%
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2024-25; FY26 growth pegged at 6.3-6.8%

New Indian Express  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey for 2024-25 in both Houses of the Parliament on Friday, with the survey projecting the GDP growth for FY 2025-26 between 6.3% and 6.8%. The Survey said navigating global headwinds will require strategic and prudent policy management and reinforcing the domestic fundamentals. The survey, an annual report prepared by the Ministry …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2024-25; FY26 growth pegged at 6.3-6.8%
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2024-25; FY26 growth pegged at 6.3-6.8%

New Indian Express  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey for 2024-25 in both Houses of the Parliament on Friday, with the survey projecting the GDP growth for FY 2025-26 between 6.3% and 6.8%. The Survey said navigating global headwinds will require strategic and prudent policy management and reinforcing the domestic fundamentals. The survey, an annual report prepared by the Ministry …

India needs to develop climate-resilient crop varieties: Economic Survey 2024-25
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India needs to develop climate-resilient crop varieties: Economic Survey 2024-25

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India needs to develop climate-resilient crop varieties and enhance yields to increase the production of pulses, oilseeds, tomatoes and onion to ensure long-term price stability, the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday said amid persisting concerns over food inflation. The survey, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday in Parliament, emphasised that India's food inflation rate has remained …

'Getting out of way' can help businesses: Economic Survey bats for deregulation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Getting out of way' can help businesses: Economic Survey bats for deregulation

India Today  

The Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cautioned the country to take proactive measures and strengthen its global supply chains to tackle uncertainties while boosting its economy. The survey projected that the Indian economy would grow between 6.3% to 6.8% in FY26, slightly down from the 6.4% growth rate in the current fiscal. In order to increase …

Survey a reminder of bumps on road to Viksit Bharat
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Survey a reminder of bumps on road to Viksit Bharat

New Indian Express  

The Economic Survey has summed up the enormous task that lies ahead if we are to be a Viksit Bharat by 2047. In the medium term, Donald Trump’s policy uncertainties are an even bigger threat to the global as well as domestic economies. With so many factors threatening to disrupt the global economy and change the world order, the survey …

Economic Survey 2025: Date and time when Nirmala Sitharaman will table documents in Parliament
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2025: Date and time when Nirmala Sitharaman will table documents in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the highly anticipated Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday, providing an official assessment of the performance of the economy in the ongoing financial year, a day before the presentation of the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. The Budget Session will commence at 11 am on Friday and the Economic Survey will be tabled …

Economic Survey 2025 Preview: A look back at 7 key things from last year — 3.2% drop in unemployment, slow FDI inflow
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2025 Preview: A look back at 7 key things from last year — 3.2% drop in unemployment, slow FDI inflow

Live Mint  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey document for 2023-2024 in Parliament on Monday, July 22, 2024. The survey said, “India’s real GDP grew by 8.2 per cent in FY24, posting growth of over 7 per cent for a third consecutive year, driven by stable consumption demand and steadily improving investment demand.” Here's a brief look at the previous …

Budget 2025 Expectations For Agriculture: Cluster-Based Approach, Revamping Post-Harvest Infrastructure, More Expert Policy Recommendations
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025 Expectations For Agriculture: Cluster-Based Approach, Revamping Post-Harvest Infrastructure, More Expert Policy Recommendations

ABP News  

Budget 2025: As India gears up for the 2025 Union Budget, the agriculture sector remains a critical area of focus. Current Scenario As per Anand Ramanathan, Partner and Consumer, Products and Retail sector Leader, Deloitte, India’s agriculture sector generated a GVA of Rs 23 lakh crore, with the country accounting for 11 per cent of global agricultural output. With shifting …

From farm to fortune: How Budget 2025 can double farmer incomes in India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From farm to fortune: How Budget 2025 can double farmer incomes in India

Firstpost  

India’s agriculture sector faces massive post-harvest waste, with around 40% of produce lost due to poor storage and supply chain inefficiencies, impacting farmers’ incomes and food security. The 2025 Union Budget should create an Agriculture Infrastructure Department, promoting private investment in storage, supporting agro-processing MSMEs, expanding eNAM to reduce waste, increase farmer incomes and bolster India’s agricultural resilience. However, the …

Union Budget 2025: Modi govt may raise agriculture spending by over 15%, largest increase in six years, says report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Modi govt may raise agriculture spending by over 15%, largest increase in six years, says report

Hindustan Times  

The Union Budget 2025 may prioritise agriculture, with the government increasing its spending on the sector by 15% to about $20.2 billion, news agency Reuters reported, citing two unnamed government sources. The government had also imposed export restrictions on some agricultural products including wheat, along with extending the duty free import policy for some pulse varieties to try curbing the …

Budget 2025: Solving these three issues is crucial for India’s return to high growth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Solving these three issues is crucial for India’s return to high growth

Live Mint  

Has India taken its foot off the gas? Targeted interventions across three issues will be critical in reviving high growth rates—curbing food inflation, invigorating consumption and private investment, and developing India’s talent pool. Empowering the Indian Agricultural Research Institute and fostering collaboration with India’s vibrant start-up ecosystem can help develop agricultural inputs and techniques that lead to higher yields. Upskilling …

India set to raise farm budget by over 15%, biggest increase in six years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

India set to raise farm budget by over 15%, biggest increase in six years

Live Mint  

By Manoj Kumar and Mayank Bhardwaj NEW DELHI - India plans to increase spending for the agriculture sector by about 15% to around $20 billion in next month's budget, two government sources said, marking the biggest increase in six years, as it tries to boost rural incomes and curb inflation. Total allocations for agriculture and allied activities in the 2025/26 …

Budget 2025: Experts call for balanced tax reforms to drive economic, nutritional security
2 months ago

Budget 2025: Experts call for balanced tax reforms to drive economic, nutritional security

Firstpost  

India’s agricultural sector which employs approximately 45.8% of the workforce plays an essential role in the country’s economy and society. As India prepares for the Union Budget 2025, experts stressed the need for tax reforms to align with the country’s goals of achieving nutrition security and promoting healthier food consumption. Experts highlighted the importance of lowering GST rates on healthy …

Budget 2025's top priorities: Farmers, small businesses, consumption, and jobs
2 months ago

Budget 2025's top priorities: Farmers, small businesses, consumption, and jobs

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Agriculture, small businesses, household consumption and job-creation are expected to be the key priorities of the Union budget for 2025-26 as India’s economy slows amid global uncertainties. Farm incentives The budget will also focus on value-added crops including fruits, vegetables and unique horticultural products to boost farmers' incomes, according to the second person quoted earlier. “Given that India …

India’s economy projected to grow 6.4% in FY25, the slowest in four years
2 months, 1 week ago

India’s economy projected to grow 6.4% in FY25, the slowest in four years

Hindustan Times  

The Indian economy is projected to grow at its slowest pace in four years in the 2024-25 financial year on the back of weaker consumption and muted exports, with pressure building on the Reserve Bank of India to cut interest rates. Real or inflation-adjusted gross domestic product rose 6.4% in the 2025 fiscal, according to the first advance estimates released …

India’s real GDP expected to rise 6.4% in FY25
2 months, 1 week ago

India’s real GDP expected to rise 6.4% in FY25

The Hindu  

India’s real Gross Domestic Product is expected to rise 6.4% in this financial year, slowing from 8.2% in 2023-24, the National Statistics Office said on Tuesday in its first advance estimates of GDP for 2024-25. The real Gross Value Added in the Indian economy is reckoned to rise 6.4% as well, relative to a 7.2% uptick in 2023-24, with Agriculture …

Agriculture needs stimulus, policy machinery for sustained growth
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Agriculture needs stimulus, policy machinery for sustained growth

New Indian Express  

As we step into 2025, we must resolve and set our agri-policies in favour of farmers and recognise the constraints. Karnataka’s agricultural sector had rough sailing recently, with a growth rate in GSDP from the crop economy reported in the Economic Survey as -1.7% and -5.6%. The methodology of reporting our Economic Survey of 2023-24 and the YoY growth of …

Prospects for Indian Economy Improving Says RBI Gov
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Prospects for Indian Economy Improving Says RBI Gov

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Amidst an uncertain global macroeconomic and financial environment, the Indian economy is exhibiting resilience and stability with the Gross Domestic Product projected to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2024-25. The growth would be aided by the revival in rural consumption, pickup in government consumption and investment and strong services exports said the Reserve Bank of India’s Financial Stability …

India in 2025: Challenges are resurfacing but so are opportunities
3 months ago

India in 2025: Challenges are resurfacing but so are opportunities

Live Mint  

Much has been said about India’s growth slowdown to 5.4% in the quarter ending September. We believe that the bulk of the growth exuberance over the past few years has been led by the rise of ‘new India’, a small but fast growing part of the economy, which comprises several high-tech sectors. After several heady years, the base of ‘new …

Budget 2025-26: Centre may give agriculture boost with loan reforms and credit limit hike
3 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2025-26: Centre may give agriculture boost with loan reforms and credit limit hike

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The upcoming budget is expected to ease repayment norms and raise credit limits among several initiatives to bolster agriculture amid weather-related challenges, two people aware of the matter told Mint. Other suggestions included doubling the minimum income support provided to farmers under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme to ₹12,000 annually, bringing more crops under the Minimum Support …

RBI to keep repo rate unchanged at meeting next week, chances of rate cut in Feb increased: Report
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

RBI to keep repo rate unchanged at meeting next week, chances of rate cut in Feb increased: Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, November 30 : The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain its policy rate during its upcoming meeting next week, as GDP growth slowed significantly in the second quarter of FY25. It said "We anticipate that the RBI will maintain the current policy rate at its meeting next week, although the likelihood of a rate cut in …

Agriculture for a resilient future
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Agriculture for a resilient future

Hindustan Times  

The Union Budget 2024, presented by the government of India, is forward-looking and growth-oriented, prioritising the transformation of India’s agriculture industry as it laid out several strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, ensuring climate resilience, and fostering innovation in the agricultural sector. The budget emphasises developing vegetable production clusters near consumption centres and promoting farmer producer organisations, cooperatives, and startups …

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