By Prakhar Sachdeo
Published July 22, 2024
CNBC-TV18.com
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented the Economic Survey 2023-24, along with the statistical appendix in the Lok Sabha. The survey is an annual document presented by the government ahead of the Union Budget to review the state of the economy. The document also provides an overview of the short-to-medium-term prospects of the economy. Here are 10 highlights from the survey.
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India FY25 GDP growth seen 6.5% to 7.0%
Inflation still high in some food items
Geopolitical conflicts may disrupt supplies, influence RBI stance
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Firm local demand will help industry growth in India
India needs local resources for investment and growth
Private sector needs to invest in research and developmen
Policy should focus on making Indian manufacturing competitive
Urban unemployment rate fell to 6.7% Jan-March 2024
There's a need to create jobs for labour force leaving agriculture
Imperative for govt to integrate policies to tackle climate change