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Rural students spend more in books, uniform, stationery than urban: Survey
Among those who were enrolled, drop-out rate was as high as 10 per cent at primary level, 17.5 per cent at upper primary/middle, and 19.8 per cent at secondary level, the survey added.
 "Rural students spend more in books, uniform, stationery than urban: Survey")
Uptick in retail prices in FY20 mainly on veggies, pulses: Survey
The Economic Survey 2019-20, presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that inflation has been witnessing moderation since 2014, however, recently there has been an "uptick
 "Uptick in retail prices in FY20 mainly on veggies, pulses: Survey")
Economic Survey: Need to address challenges in farm sector to double income
The food processing sector is growing at an average annual growth rate of more than 5 per cent over the last six years ended 2017-18, it added
 "Economic Survey: Need to address challenges in farm sector to double income")
Companies' Sensex tenure pared by 80% post liberalisation: Economic Survey
Higher dynamism has helped the emergence of new firms which have challenged the old order, survey notes
 "Companies' Sensex tenure pared by 80% post liberalisation: Economic Survey")
Markets cheerful despite slump in GDP growth, Sensex up 7%: Economic Survey
Benchmark indices Nifty50 and S&P BSE Sensex reached record highs during 2019-20 (up to January 16, 2020).
 "Markets cheerful despite slump in GDP growth, Sensex up 7%: Economic Survey")
Notable turnaround in mineral production due to policy reforms: Survey
The production of major minerals during 2018-19 has recorded a growth of 25 per cent over previous year in terms of value, it said
 "Notable turnaround in mineral production due to policy reforms: Survey")
India forecasts faster economic growth, warns of fiscal challenge
The government estimates GDP will grow 5% this fiscal year, which ends on March 31. That would be the slowest growth since the global financial crisis of 2008-09
 "India forecasts faster economic growth, warns of fiscal challenge")
Investing in inclusive growth, human capital can help India achieve SDGs
The SDGs are a collection of 17 global goals and 169 targets set to be achieved by 2030, aimed at addressing global challenges
 "Investing in inclusive growth, human capital can help India achieve SDGs")
Economic Survey calls for $1.4 trillion infra spending during FY2020-2025
Investment in infrastructure is necessary for the economy, as power shortages, inadequate transport and poor connectivity affects overall growth performance, as per the Survey
 "Economic Survey calls for $1.4 trillion infra spending during FY2020-2025")
Economic Survey highlights: FY20 fiscal deficit target may need relaxation
GDP growth pegged at 6-6.5 per cent in financial year starting April 1, up from 5 per cent in current fisca
 "Economic Survey highlights: FY20 fiscal deficit target may need relaxation")
Economic Survey 2020 expects rebound in FY21 with GDP growth at 6-6.5%
The Survey said government interventions seem to be ineffective in stabilising prices of commodities such as onions
Economic survey likely to peg India's FY21 growth at 6-6.5%: Report
India faces its worst economic slowdown in a decade. Growth slipped to 4.5 per cent in the July-September quarter
 "Economic survey likely to peg India's FY21 growth at 6-6.5%: Report")
Market Ahead, January 31: All you need to know before the Opening Bell
The government will today release the Economic Survey for 2019-20 which will detail the economic performance in the year amid concerns over a deepening slowdown
Top events of the day: Economic survey, UK set to leave EU, and more
Bank employees union to go on a nation wide strike starting today, India plans to evacuate its citizens in Wuhan. Here're the top events of the day to keep an eye on
 "Top events of the day: Economic survey, UK set to leave EU, and more")
Economic Survey 2020 to be released today; Union Budget on Saturday
The Survey, a detailed report card on the economic performance in the year, comes amid concerns over a deepening slowdown
 "Economic Survey 2020 to be released today; Union Budget on Saturday")
Investment-driven growth model must have aggressive export strategy: Survey
The onus of rescuing economic growth has been placed squarely on exports, since the share of consumption in gross domestic product (GDP) remains constrained
 "Investment-driven growth model must have aggressive export strategy: Survey")
Rental boost
The model law can help fix a struggling housing market
 "Rental boost")
Budget 2020 likely on February 1, economic survey on January 31: Report
This will be the first time after 2015-16 when the budget will be presented on Saturday
 "Budget 2020 likely on February 1, economic survey on January 31: Report")
For short-term economic policy, judgement matters more than data
By definition, short term policy is the equivalent of flying by the seat of your pants. You take your chances
 "For short-term economic policy, judgement matters more than data")
Statistical optimism: Structural issues, base quirks, and Indian economy
It may be hard to square data with the revival being forecast, but economic soothsayers may well be right when they predict 5.8% growth for Q2, 6.4% for Q3 and 7.2% for Q4, T N Ninan explains why
