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Economic Survey gives thumbs up to RBI’s monetary policy

IANS | January 29, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) In an era characterised by heightened global uncertainty, geopolitical flux, and rapid technological transformation, India's monetary and financial sectors have exhibited robust performance in FY26 (April-December 2025), underpinned by strategic policy actions and structural resilience across financial intermediation channels, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in Parliament on Thursday.

NPAs of public sector banks at multi-decadal low: Economic Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) There has been a significant improvement in the asset quality of scheduled commercial banks with a sharp decline in the percentage of bad loans and higher recoveries, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday.

India rising steadily as key player in global trade, says Eco Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 2:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India’s steady rise as a key player in global trade is evident in its increasing share of both global merchandise exports and commercial services exports, said the Economic Survey 2025-26 released on Thursday.

Govt’s calibrated fiscal strategy has anchored growth with stability: Eco Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The government’s calibrated fiscal strategy has anchored India’s economic growth with stability amid global turbulence, according to the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Thursday.

India climbs to 38th rank in global innovation index 2025, shows strong progress: Economic Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India’s innovation ecosystem has shown strong and steady progress over the past few years, with the country climbing to 38th position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 from 66th in 2019, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in Parliament today by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday.

India remains world’s largest recipient of remittances, forex stays robust: Economic Survey

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) India remains the world’s largest recipient of remittances, with inflows reaching $135.4 billion in FY25, supporting stability in the external account, the Economic Survey 2025-26 said on Thursday.

Economic Survey projects India’s GDP growth at 6.8 to 7.2 per cent for FY27

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Economic Survey projects India’s real GDP growth for the financial year 2026-2027 in the range of 6.8 to 7.2 per cent based on an outlook for the economy that is one of steady growth amid global uncertainty.

Silver rally likely to end soon, investors should rotate profit to Indian stocks: Report

IANS | January 29, 2026 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Investors should consider booking profits on silver and rebalance into diversified Indian equity funds or blue‑chip stocks, a report said on Thursday.

FM Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament

IANS | January 29, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament, which will set the official tone on how the economy of the country is performing on a strong note despite global uncertainties and US tariffs.

Black box of ill-fated aircraft recovered, ensuring time-bound inquiry: Civil Aviation Ministry

IANS | January 29, 2026 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday said it initiated immediate investigative mechanisms following an unfortunate aircraft accident near Baramati, and remains fully committed to completing the investigation within a defined timeframe.

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Economic Survey gives thumbs up to RBI’s monetary policy

NPAs of public sector banks at multi-decadal low: Economic Survey

India rising steadily as key player in global trade, says Eco Survey

Govt’s calibrated fiscal strategy has anchored growth with stability: Eco Survey

India climbs to 38th rank in global innovation index 2025, shows strong progress: Economic Survey

India remains world’s largest recipient of remittances, forex stays robust: Economic Survey

Economic Survey projects India’s GDP growth at 6.8 to 7.2 per cent for FY27

Silver rally likely to end soon, investors should rotate profit to Indian stocks: Report

FM Sitharaman tables Economic Survey 2026 in Parliament

Black box of ill-fated aircraft recovered, ensuring time-bound inquiry: Civil Aviation Ministry

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