The Economic Survey is a crucial pre-budget document presented by the Finance Minister in Parliament, offering a comprehensive review of India’s economic performance and future outlook for 2025-26. Tabled in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha after the President’s address, the survey assesses key economic trends, including slowing growth, rupee depreciation against the US dollar, and subdued consumption demand. It highlights sectoral developments, fiscal policies, and structural reforms while outlining growth projections. By analyzing macroeconomic indicators, inflation, employment trends, and investment patterns, the survey provides policymakers with insights to shape economic strategies for sustainable growth in the upcoming fiscal year.
OVERVIEW OF THE ECONOMIC SURVEY 2024-25
The Economic Survey 2024-25 underscores India’s economic resilience, structural reforms, and key growth drivers. It provides an in-depth analysis of macroeconomic trends, sectoral performances, and policy measures, offering insights into challenges like inflation, employment, and global uncertainties. The survey highlights government initiatives, fiscal strategies, and investment trends to sustain economic momentum. By outlining reforms in infrastructure, digital economy, and financial markets, it serves as a strategic roadmap for sustainable and inclusive growth. Supporting the government’s long-term vision, the survey aims to enhance economic stability, job creation, and social development, ensuring a resilient and future-ready Indian economy
KEY INSIGHTS
₹11.1 lakh crore mobilised from primary markets during Apr-Dec 2024, 5% more than the amount mobilised in FY24, No. of demat accounts rose by 33% to 18.5 crore at the end of December 2024 on a YoY basis
No. of IPOs increased to 259 in Apr-Dec 2024 from 196 in AprDec 2023 (up 32.1% YoY) with funds raised tripling to ₹1,53,987 crore from ₹53,023 crore in the same period, Monthly average gross SIP flows more than doubled in the last three years from ₹0.10 lakh crore in FY22 to ₹0.23 lakh crore as of Dec 24, Improvement in RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index from 53.9 in March 2021 to 64.2 by March 2024
Moderate growth in merchandise exports during April-December 2024, primarily due to a decline in the value of petroleum exports, driven by a fall in international oil prices, Forex reserves were at a high of USD 706 billion in September 2024; and stood at USD 640.3 billion by 27 December, 2024, covering 89.9% of external debt
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban: 1.18 crore houses have been sanctioned as of 25 Nov 2024, Metro rail systems: 1010 kilometres currently operational in 23 cities and an additional 980 kilometres underway,
CONCLUSION
The Economic Survey 2024-25 reflects India’s economic resilience, policy-driven reforms, and long-term growth potential. Despite global uncertainties, India’s strong fundamentals, digital transformation, and infrastructure investments position it as a leading emerging economy. The survey’s insights set the stage for the upcoming Union Budget, shaping the country’s economic policies and growth trajectory in the coming year
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