Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey Report 2025 today at 11 AM in the Lok Sabha, marking the first significant step toward the presentation of the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26. The Economic Survey, a key pre-budget document, provides an in-depth analysis of the Indian economy, offering insights into various economic indicators and sectoral performance during 2024-25, while also outlining projections and key policy recommendations for the upcoming fiscal year.
Prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs and overseen by the Chief Economic Adviser, the Economic Survey serves as a crucial tool for understanding the country’s economic health. It sets the tone for the budget and provides a comprehensive outlook on growth, inflation, fiscal policies, and challenges ahead. This year’s Economic Survey will be especially closely watched, with India facing weak GDP growth numbers and a sluggish consumption trend, alongside the global attention focused on its upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.
With GDP growth expectations lower than anticipated, the Survey is expected to reflect the government’s strategy for addressing these challenges while focusing on long-term resilience and sustainability. Finance Minister Sitharaman’s address today will give the nation an early glimpse into the economic direction the government is set to take as it prepares for the full Union Budget presentation on February 1.
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