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Economic Survey 2020 tries to settle debate over veracity of macroeconomic data; says concerns on GDP growth estimates unfounded
• 5 years agoIndia's GDP growth is neither overestimated nor underestimated and the concerns on data are "unfounded", the Economic Survey 2019-20 said on Friday as it tried to settle the debate over veracity of the macroeconomic data following change in estimation methodology
Sensex drops 190 points, Nifty ends below 12,000-mark; ONGC, PowerGrid, HCL Tech among top losers
• 5 years agoMarket benchmark Sensex fell 190 points and the Nifty slumped below the 12,000 level on Friday after the Economic Survey suggested relaxing fiscal deficit target to revive growth
Veg thalis affordability improves 29%; non-veg by 18% during 2006-07 to 2019-20: Economic Survey
• 5 years agoMaking an attempt to quantify what a common person pays for a 'thali' across India, the Economic Survey on Friday said affordability of vegetarian 'thalis' improved by 29 percent while that of non-vegetarian by 18 percent during the 2006-07 and 2019-20 period
Economic Survey 2019-20 highlights: GDP growth to rebound in FY21, share of formal employment rises; 2.62 cr new jobs created
Fp Staff • 5 years agoIndia's economic growth is expected to "strongly rebound" to 6-6.5 percent in 2020-21 from 5 percent estimated in the current fiscal, the Economic Survey said on Friday, adding that the government with a strong mandate has the capacity to expedite reforms
Economic Survey 2020: India needs to spend $1.4 trillion on infrastructure during FY2020-2025 to reach $5 trillion economy
• 5 years agoTo spur economic growth and achieve $5 trillion economy, India needs to spend about $1.4 trillion on the infrastructure sector during FY2020-2025, the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament said on Friday
Ram Nath Kovind asks people to buy local products for 'better tomorrow'; reiterates efforts taken by govt to make India $5 trillion economy
• 5 years agoPresident Ram Nath Kovind exhorted people to use locally manufactured products for a 'better tomorrow' as he reiterated the government's commitment to make India a USD 5 trillion economy.
Sensex pares early losses, turns flat after Economic Survey forecasts GDP growth of 6-6.5% next fiscal
• 5 years agoMarket benchmark Sensex pared most losses to trade marginally lower in afternoon session on Friday after the release of the government's Economic Survey which projected a GDP growth rate of 6 - 6.5 percent for the next fiscal
Economic Survey 2020: GDP to rebound to 6-6.5% next fiscal; calls for new manufacturing ideas to boost growth
• 5 years agoThe Economic Survey said government interventions seem to be ineffective in stabilising prices of commodities such as onions.
Economic Survey likely to forecast 2020/21 growth at 6-6.5%, CEA K Subramanian to officially announce details today: Report
Fp Staff • 5 years agoThe Economic Survey by chief economic adviser (CEA) Krishnamurthy Subramanian will be officially announced later in the day and the government will present its Budget on Saturday.
Economic Survey 2020 LIVE Streaming: To be tabled in Parliament today, when and where to watch; all you need to know
Fp Staff • 5 years agoThe Economic Survey brings out the economic trends in the country which facilitates a better appreciation of the mobilisation of resources and their allocation in the Budget.