The survey reveals notable progress in India’s labour market over the past six years, with the unemployment rate falling to 3.2% for 2022-23.
View More Economic Survey 2023-24: Unemployment declines to 3.2%, focus shifts to skilling, investment
Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the Indian economy, demonstrating steady growth with an average annual rate of 4.18% at constant prices over the past five years. However, provisional estimates for 2023-24 show a slower growth rate of 1.4% at constant prices, highlighting both progress and areas needing improvement.
View More Economic Survey 2023-24: Agriculture poised for 4.18% growth amid global economic challenges
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced several key decisions after the 53rd GST Council meeting aimed at curbing tax evasion and promoting uniformity in taxation, including the pan-India rollout of Aadhaar-based biometric authentication to curb fake invoicing.
View More 53rd GST Council Meeting: Key announcements
Seven women, including two in Cabinet roles, have been inducted into the new council of ministers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his third consecutive term.
View More Nari Shakti 3.0: Seven female ministers join Modi’s third term cabinet
In a debate over the ‘White Paper on Indian Economy and its impact on the lives of people of India’, Sitharaman asserted that Congress prioritised the family over the nation’s welfare, leading to the infamous fragile five status of the economy.
View More Finance Minister lambasts UPA, Touts Modi govt’s economic achievements
SRINAGAR: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented an interim budget of Rs 59,364 crore for Jammu & Kashmir in the Lok Sabha. The budget…
View More Key highlights: J&K’s interim budget at Rs 59,364 cr
NEW DELHI: A case of significant government manipulation has come to light, as an unknown person reportedly forged the letterhead and signature of Finance Minister Nirmala…
View More Unknown person forges Sitharaman’s signature, writes to Amit Shah to manipulate govt
Model-actor Poonam Pandey, renowned for her bold presence on social media, has passed away at the age of 32.
View More Actor-model Poonam Pandey succumbs to cervical cancer at 32
Drawing a sharp contrast in India’s economic trajectory, the interim budgets of 2014-15, under Manmohan Singh’s UPA government, and 2024-25, under Prime Minister Modi’s NDA government, reveal distinct approaches to economic governance
View More A Decade Apart – Chidambaram’s 2014 Interim Budget vs. Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2024
As the nation navigates the challenges of the 21st century, this budget serves as a roadmap for realizing the aspirations of millions of Indians and building a brighter future for generations to come.
View More 2024 Budget shows Modi’s confidence
