Chapter 1: State of the Economy – Steady as She Goes
- The Economic Survey projects a conservative real GDP growth of 6.5-7%, with risks evenly balanced, noting higher market expectations.
- India's economy maintained a momentum from FY23 into FY24 despite external challenges, thanks to a focus on macroeconomic stability.
- India's real GDP grew by 8.2% in FY24, surpassing 8% in three out of four quarters.
- Gross Value Added (GVA) grew by 7.2% and net taxes at constant prices grew by 19.1% in FY24.
- Retail inflation reduced from 6.7% in FY23 to 5.4% in FY24 through adept administrative and monetary policies.
- The Current Account Deficit (CAD) improved to 0.7% of GDP in FY24 from 2.0% in FY23.
- Post-pandemic, ....
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- 1 Chapter 9: Agriculture and Food Management – Plenty of Upside Left If We Get It Right
- 2 Chapter 10: Industry - Small and Medium Matters
- 3 Chapter 11: Services - Fuelling Growth Opportunities
- 4 Chapter 12: Infrastructure – Lifting Potential Growth
- 5 Chapter 13: Climate Change and India: Why We Must Look at the Problem through Our Lens
- 6 Chapter 2: Monetary Management and Financial Intermediation- Stability is the Watchword
- 7 Chapter 3: Prices and Inflation - Under Control
- 8 Chapter 4: External Sector - Stability amid Plenty
- 9 Chapter 5: Medium-Term Outlook – A Growth Strategy for New India
- 10 Chapter 6: Climate Change and Energy Transition: Dealing with Trade-Offs