economic survey 2019
Economic Survey: Chidambaram says govt appears to be pessimistic about economy
‘There are no growth projections sector wise,’ P Chidambaram said.
Economic Survey: India must spend USD 200 bn on infra annually
As the country has only been able to put USD 100 to 110 billion annually into infrastructure development.
Economic Survey: India is committed to achieving SDGs, invest in human capital
‘India is committed to achieving these SDGs and a strong social infrastructure is key to achieve them,’ it said.
Economic Survey: Debt recovery strengthened, claims of Rs 1.73 lakh cr settled
The Survey said that IBC has initiated a cultural shift in the dynamics between lender and borrower, promoter and creditor.
Economic Survey: Retirement age set to rise due to higher life expectancy
The survey pointed out that this will also help plan in advance for pensions and other retirement provisions.
Economic Survey: Govt calls for new policies to improve water efficiency in farm sector
The agriculture sector had investment rate much less than half of that of services and industry sectors.
Economic Survey: Centre and states on the path of fiscal consolidation
‘Despite several headwinds, Indian economy is expected to grow at 6.8pc in 2018-19 while maintaining macro-economic stability,’ it said.
Economic Survey: GDP ratio dips to 10.9 pc on shortfall in indirect tax revenues
In 2018-19, direct taxes grew by 13.4 per cent owing to improved performance of corporate tax.
Economic Survey: Train collision incidents came down to zero in 2018-19
The report also says that the incidents of derailment have decreased from 78 in 2016-17 to 46 in the year 2018-19.
Economic Survey: Govt may further ease FDI norms to bridge current account deficit
The deficit increased to USD 57.2 billion or 2.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018-19.