Economic Survey focuses on wealth creation, says PM Modi
Economic Survey 2019-20 projected the revival of economic growth to 6-6.5 per cent in the next fiscal beginning April 1 but suggested the government should relax the budget deficit target to boost growth from a decade low.
Jan 31, 2020, 19:26 PM IST
Indian economic slowdown due to lagged effect of reduced investment: CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian said, "The virtuous cycle originates from private investment, which affects the economic growth with a lag and thereby consumptions."
Jan 31, 2020, 16:37 PM IST
Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired; January 31, 2020
Badhir News is a special section of Zee News for deaf people which is specially designed by keeping deaf people in mind only. This brings you the latest news updates of every afternoon.
Jan 31, 2020, 16:28 PM IST
Economic Survey 2020 reveals the direction & condition of Indian economy in upcoming days
To boost the real estate sector, the government's emphasis on construction activity and cheap housing in the country is clearly visible. Excessive investment in housing by families can also increase fixed investment in the economy. The Economic Survey 2020–21 estimates an increase of 6–6.5%.
Jan 31, 2020, 15:38 PM IST
Economic Survey 2019-20: Key highlights
The Survey examines the content and drivers of entrepreneurial activity at the bottom of the administrative pyramid – over 500 districts in India.
Jan 31, 2020, 14:40 PM IST
Veg thalis affordability improves 29%; non-veg by 18% for common person during 2006-07 to 2019-20, says Economic Survey
In order to know about the amount spent by a common person for a 'thali' across India, the Economic Survey on Friday said affordability of vegetarian 'thalis' improved by 29 per cent while that of non-vegetarian by 18 per cent during the 2006-07 and 2019-20 period.
Jan 31, 2020, 14:34 PM IST
Economic Survey projects economic growth at 6% to 6.5% in Financial Year 2020-21
The Economic Survey 2019-20 emphasised the idea that wealth creation should do no harm, highlighting several ideas on the themes of Sustainable Development and Climate Change.
Jan 31, 2020, 13:55 PM IST
PM Modi speaks to media before Budget session 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the media before starting of the Budget session 2020. He said "We all should make sure that in this session, we lay a strong foundation for this decade. This session will focus mainly on economic issues. I want that in both houses there should be good debates on these issues".
Jan 31, 2020, 13:28 PM IST
India's forex reserve above historic level of 450 billion dollars, says President Kovind
Budget session of Parliament began on January 31, 2020, and its first segment will continue till February 11, 2020. The Economic Survey 2019-20 will be presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after President Ram Nath Kovind's address. She will also present Budget 2020-21 in the Lok Sabha on February 1 at 11 am. President Kovind started his speech in the Central Hall of Parliament at 11 am. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu will also chair a meeting of floor leaders of Rajya Sabha at his residence today. The first phase of the session will conclude on February 11, while the second part of the session will begin from March 2 and end on April 3.
Jan 31, 2020, 13:14 PM IST
India has world's third biggest start-up ecosystem, says President Ram Nath Kovind
The President said that start-up India is a flagship initiative of the government that intends to build a strong eco-system for nurturing innovation and startups in the country to drive sustainable economic growth and generate large scale employment opportunities.
Jan 31, 2020, 13:03 PM IST
Govt is dedicated to turn India into $5 trillion economy: President Ram Nath Kovind
President Kovind said, "India has made significant improvement in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business ranking."
Jan 31, 2020, 12:32 PM IST
Removal of Article 370, 35A paved a way for development of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh: President
President said the "Constitution expects from this Parliament and every member present in this House to fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the countrymen and make necessary laws for them, keeping the national interest paramount."
Jan 31, 2020, 11:40 AM IST
Budget 2020: Hope for good debate on economy, says PM Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi said as this is the first session of 2020 and the decade, the effort should be to lay a strong foundation for the decade.
Jan 31, 2020, 11:34 AM IST
Budget Session LIVE: Govt intervention required when there is market failure, says CEA Subramanian
Budget session of Parliament began on January 31, 2020, and its first segment will continue till February 11, 2020. The Economic Survey 2019-20 will be presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after President Ram Nath Kovind's address. She will also present Budget 2020-21 in the Lok Sabha on February 1 at 11 am.
Jan 31, 2020, 10:00 AM IST
Bank strike: 10 lakh bankers to boycott work on January 31 and February 1
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called a two-day nationwide bank strike from Friday (January 31) demanding early wage revision settlement, due since November 1, 2017.
Jan 31, 2020, 07:42 AM IST
Budget 2020: Officer stays back in North Block, ignores personal loss
Kuldeep Kumar Sharma, Deputy Manager (Press), has been in lock-in as he is one of the key staff tasked with printing of confidential Budget documents. While he was busy with the assignment, his father passed away on January 26, 2020.
Jan 31, 2020, 07:16 AM IST
Budget Session of Parliament commences; FM Sitharaman to table General Budget 2020-21 on Feb 1
The budget session of Parliament will commence on Friday (January 31). Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the General Budget 2020-21 in the Lok Sabha on Saturday (February 1).
Jan 31, 2020, 07:08 AM IST
Budget 2020 need to rekindle animal spirit of entrepreneurs for economic growth
The forthcoming Union Budget must address the issue of how to improve the flow of savings to investments, whether in the form of equity or debt.
Jan 30, 2020, 17:14 PM IST
Budget 2020: Meet 'Fantastic Four' who give critical feedback to Finance Minister Nirmala
Even as all eyes will on the Budget, there is a "fantastic four", as they are often referred to within the BJP, who have, for months, been giving critical feedback to the Finance Minister on what the budget should be and specifically, which sectors deserve more allocations.
Jan 30, 2020, 17:10 PM IST
Ready to discuss all issues: PM Narendra Modi at all-party meeting ahead of Budget Session
During the all-party meeting, the PM also cautioned the Opposition leaders to introspect upon their stand on the Citizenship Act that has been passed democratically in Parliament, he added.
Jan 30, 2020, 16:35 PM IST
