Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Addressing a press conference, Chief Economic Advisor Dr V Anantha Nageswaran said, "India has the potential to reach a 7.5% growth rate on account of improved manufacturing and land reforms."

On the Economic Survey 2025–26, Chief Economic Advisor Dr V Anantha Nageswaran said, “The cover of this Economic Survey symbolises our key message, the importance of manufacturing and exports for India’s future growth in a highly fragmented and fractious global environment. The Survey is structured in five parts, which are also reflected in the presentation. It covers our current economic performance and outlines our priorities in a global context that is unpredictable and even challenging. It also discusses the kind of preparation we need to make as a country and as a society to achieve these priorities in a difficult global environment... The IMF predicts growth of 7.3% for the year ending March 2026, while MOSPI estimates it at 7.4%. The IMF also forecasts growth of 6.4% for the next two years, 2026–27 and 2027–28. What is important is that whether for the current financial year or the future, India’s growth numbers stand out in comparison with the rest of the world. That is why we describe India as an oasis of economic performance in the global scenario.

He adds, "If we look at recent years in comparison to the pre-COVID average, real GDP growth before COVID was 6.4%, it was 6.5% in FY25, and this year it is projected at 7.4%. Private final consumption expenditure growth is estimated at 7% this year, following 7.2% last year. In real terms, gross fixed capital formation is expected to perform significantly better than in FY25 and far better than during the 2012–2020 period, when growth averaged just 6.3% per annum due to banking and corporate balance sheet stress.”

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Gold and silver prices are likely to remain at elevated levels amid ongoing global uncertainties, unless a durable peace is established and trade wars are resolved, as per the Economic Survey 2025-26.

"The prices of precious metals, both gold and silver, are likely to continue increasing due to their sustained demand as safe-haven investments amid global uncertainties, unless a durable peace is established and trade wars are resolved," said the survey tabled in Parliament.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Online platforms should be made responsible for implementing age verification and simpler devices should be promoted for children to access educational content with safeguards to address rising problem digital addiction, Economic Survey 2025-26 said on Thursday.

The document identified digital addiction as a rising problem affecting mental health of youth and adults.

"Policies on age-based access limits may be considered, as younger users are more vulnerable to compulsive use and harmful content. Platforms should be made responsible for enforcing age verification and age-appropriate defaults, particularly for social media, gambling apps, auto-play features, and targeted advertising," the Survey said.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: The Economic Survey on Thursday said that the infrastructure has expanded substantially, with the National Highway growing by about 60% from 91,287 km in FY14 to 1,46,572 km in FY26 (Up to December 2025), and operational High-Speed Corridors increasing nearly ten-fold—from 550 km (FY14) to 5,364 km (FY26, up to December).

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Amidst continuous shifts in trade policies and global uncertainties, the domestic equity markets exhibited measured yet resilient performance.

• NIFTY50 and SENSEX registered gains of approximately 11.1% and 10.1% respectively during the April–December period of FY26.
• The document said that Securities Markets Code, 2025 is the important step towards strengthening securities market regulation.
• 235 lakh demat accounts were added during FY26 till December 2025, pushing total count beyond 21.6 crore
• 12-crore mark crossed for unique investors with demat accounts in September 2025, with nearly a fourth of them being women.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Amid geopolitical turbulence, India must run a 'marathon and sprint' simultaneously, or run a marathon as if it were a sprint, the Economic Survey document for 2025-26 said on Thursday.

"Against today's global churn, India must choose to build resilience, innovate relentlessly, and stay the course toward Viksit Bharat, rather than seek quick fixes to visible, short-term pressures," it said.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: The government is well on track to meet the fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of the gross domestic product (GDP) estimated for the current financial year based on broad trends, the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in Parliament on Thursday said.

"Based on the broad trends observed during the year, the central government remains well on track to achieve its envisaged fiscal consolidation path, aiming to attain a fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP in FY26," it said.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: The Economic Survey 2025-26, raising concerns on the growing consumption of ultra processed foods (UPF) containing high levels of fat and sugar, called for exploring a ban on their advertisements from morning to late night. It has also suggested restrictions on marketing of infant and toddler milk, and beverages.

"The option of a marketing ban on UPFs from 0600 hours to 2300 hours for all media, and enforcing restrictions on the marketing of infant and toddler milk and beverages, could be explored," said the Survey.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: The Economic Survey on Thursday, January 29, said trade policy in agricultural exports is used to meet short-term objectives due to price and production volatility, but frequent policy changes disrupt supply chains, create uncertainty, push foreign buyers elsewhere, and make lost export markets hard to regain.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled Economic Survey 2025-26 in Rajya Sabha, the upper House of Parliament.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Agriculture and allied activities contribute nearly one-fifth of India’s national income at current prices, but account for 46.1% of the country’s workforce, the Economic Survey said.

"Given the relatively large share of employment in agriculture and allied activities, the sector remains central to India’s overall growth trajectory. Strengthening agricultural performance is therefore important for inclusive growth and ensuring food security," the document said.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: The Economic Survey for 2025-26 said that the rupee’s valuation does not accurately reflect stellar economic fundamentals of India.

"In other words, the rupee, therefore, is punching below its weight. Of course, it does not hurt to have an undervalued rupee in these times, as it offsets to some extent the impact of higher American tariffs on Indian goods, and there is no threat of higher inflation from higher-priced crude oil imports now," it said.

However, the document noted, it does cause investors to pause. "Investor reluctance to commit to India warrants examination," it added.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement with the United Shares are expected to conclude during the year, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26.

For India, it said, the global conditions translate into external uncertainties rather than immediate macroeconomic stress.

Slower growth in key trading partners, tariff-induced disruptions to trade and volatility in capital flows could intermittently weigh on exports and investor sentiment, the Survey said.

"At the same time, ongoing trade negotiations with the United States are expected to conclude during the year, which could help reduce uncertainty on the external front," it said.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: India’s inflation rate – headline and core excluding precious metals – will likely be higher in the financial year 2026-27 than in FY26, the Economic Survey document said.

"However, we believe it is unlikely to be a concern," it added.

The Economic Survey for 2025-26 has projected real GDP growth in FY27 in the range of 6.8% to 7.2%. "The outlook, therefore, is one of steady growth amid global uncertainty, requiring caution, but not pessimism," the document said.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament, has been adjourned for the day. The proceedings will resume again on February 1, 2026, when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget 2026.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Economic Survey 2026 in the Lok Sabha. Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) of India, Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, will hold a press conference at 2:30 pm.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: EY Economy Watch is of the view that Budget 2026 should look at increasing the share of capex in total government expenditure and such spendings should be directed towards advanced technology sectors such as artificial intelligence, GenAI, space, robotics and advanced infrastructure.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Presented just ahead of the Budget, the Economic Survey sets the tone for the government's economic thinking and offers a detailed snapshot of where India stands financially before new policy decisions are announced.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: On free trade agreement between India and European Union, PM Modi said, "At the very beginning of this quarter, the free trade agreement between India and the European Union is a glimpse of how bright the coming century will be. This free trade is for an ambitious India."

"This agreement with 27 countries will bring a major opportunity for the youth of our country, farmers, manufacturers, and those in the service sector who are eager to go to different countries. I am fully confident that, in a way, this is a very big step towards a confident, competitive, and productive India," he added.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Speaking at the start of the Budget Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "One quarter of the 21st century has passed, and the beginning of the second quarter is underway. This marks the start of the second quarter. To achieve the goal of a developed India by 2047, this important 25-year phase is beginning. This is the first budget of the second quarter of this century."

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: In her address to both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday, President Droupadi Murmu said the country's economic foundation has grown significantly stronger over the past eleven years, and government policies have resulted in higher incomes for citizens.

She said that the conclusion of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) will give impetus to India's manufacturing and service sectors and create new employment opportunities for the country's youth.

"Over the past 11 years, the economic foundation of the country has grown significantly stronger. Despite various global crises, India has remained the fastest-growing major economy in the world," Murmu said.

She also stated the government is moving on the path of 'Reforms Express', benefitting the poor and middle class, and the historic GST 2.0 reform rolled out in 2025 has ensured savings of ₹1 lakh crore for citizens.

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: The live coverage of Economic Survey can be watched on Sansad TV and Doordarshan, as well as on the official Union Budget website (indiabudget.gov.in).

Economic Survey 2026 Live Updates: Ahead of the Economic Survey, the rupee hit an all-time low of 92 against the US Dollar in early trade on Thursday, weighed down by steady dollar demand and a cautious global mood.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 91.95 and lost ground to trade at 92 against the greenback, down 1 paisa from its previous close amid increased month-end dollar demand.

Economic Survey of India 2026 Live Updates: As Economic Survey 2026 will be presented on Thursday, here are key things to look out for in the report:

• Economic growth projections
• Inflation outlook
• Fiscal deficit target
• Government policies and reforms
• Sectoral performance
• Employment and job creation

Economic Survey Live Updates: The Economic Survey, a report card on India's growth, is prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance.