Economic Survey lays foundation for policy reforms to boost exports: FIEO

IANS | January 29, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Economic Survey 2025-26 provides a strong foundation for policy reforms to accelerate export growth, improve logistics efficiency, lower input costs, expand market access and deepen India’s role in global value chains, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said on Thursday.

MSMEs account for nearly half of India’s exports: Economic Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises form the backbone of India’s industrial economy, accounting for approximately 35.4 per cent of manufacturing, around 48.58 per cent of exports and 31.1 per cent of GDP, the government said on Thursday in Economic Survey 2025-26.

'Symbol of women’s power': Leaders across party lines hail FM Sitharaman for 9th consecutive budget

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for becoming the first woman holder of the post to present the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time, leaders, cutting across party lines, on Thursday backed him and said the milestone reflects the growing power and participation of women in India’s public life.