Air cargo sector records 47% growth over last decade: Eco Survey Growth is fueled by key reforms and policy initiatives like the greenfield airport policy, modernisation, capacity expansion, and various digital and technological advancements.

India’s air cargo sector is in a growth phase, recording a 47% expansion over the last decade. According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, cargo volumes have surged from 2.53 million metric tonnes (MMT) in FY15 to 3.72 MMT in FY25, consistently outperforming global averages.

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India rising steadily as key player in global trade, says Eco Survey New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) 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. According to the WTO’s World Trade Statistics, between 2005 and 2024, India’s share of global merchandise exports has nearly doubled, rising from 1 per cent to 1.8 per cent.

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Govt’s calibrated fiscal strategy has anchored growth with stability: Eco Survey New Delhi, Jan 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) 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. It highlights that rising tax collections and focus on capital expenditure has reduced the fiscal deficit and strengthened the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals. The Centre’s fiscal deficit is budgeted at 4.4 per cent of GDP in FY26 -- down from 4.8 per cent in the previous financial year.

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Eco Survey raises concerns on rising ultra-processed food consumption, proposes health tax New Delhi, Jan 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) -- rich in sugar, salt, and unsaturated fats and nutrient deficient -- in India is leading to multiple chronic conditions and even mental health issues, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25. The Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament on Friday by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, also proposed a ‘health tax’ to reduce consumption.

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Eco Survey aims to fast-track India’s dream of realising Viksit Bharat goal: Industry New Delhi, Jan 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Economic Survey 2024-25 is another step to fast-track India's dream of realising the long-term vision for Viksit Bharat, industry leaders said on Friday. The Survey rightly acknowledges the role of the private sector in nation-building and is forthright in its call for lowering the cost of business through deregulation and "getting out of the way of business" to accelerate growth and create jobs amid a challenging global environment, CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee said.

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States should boost biz reforms to generate higher incomes for citizens: Eco Survey New Delhi, Jan 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) States should focus on business reforms on a priority basis to achieve buoyancies in some industrial or service sectors, the Economic Survey 2024-25 said on Friday. The Survey specified that four states - Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu - account for about 43 per cent of the total industrial Gross State Value Added (GSVA).

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Investment in extensive grid infra key to achieve net zero emissions by 2070: Eco Survey New Delhi, Jan 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prioritising investment in extensive grid infrastructure is crucial to achieve net zero emissions by 2070, the Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in Parliament on Friday by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, suggested. The Survey noted that despite having a very low per capita carbon emission, India is on a development pathway. This not only ensures affordable energy security but also job creation, economic growth, and ultimately environmental sustainability.

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Lifestyle choices, workplace culture key for mental well-being, productivity: Eco Survey New Delhi, Jan 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Lifestyle choices and workplace culture are critical for the mental well-being and thus, the productivity of the people in India, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 on Friday. Tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Survey noted that mental well-being encompasses all our mental-emotional, social, cognitive, and physical capabilities -- construed as the mind's composite health.

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Eco Survey suggests enhanced deregulation for MSMEs to boost growth New Delhi, Jan 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Faster economic growth is only possible if the Union and state governments continue to implement reforms that allow small and medium enterprises to operate efficiently and compete cost-effectively, said the Economic Survey 2024 on Friday. Tabled in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Survey recommended reducing excessive regulatory burdens, saying governments can help businesses become more efficient, reduce costs, and unlock new growth opportunities.

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India a bright spot in global manufacturing despite persistent geo-political tensions: Eco Survey New Delhi, Jan 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) India remains a bright spot on the global manufacturing map despite persistent geopolitical tensions, aggressive industrial and trade policies, supply chain disruptions and global trade slowdown, and fostering R&D investments, and innovations enhancing the growth and formalisation of smaller manufacturers will further drive growth across various sectors, the Economic Survey 2024-25 said on Friday. The global manufacturing landscape has undergone significant shifts over the past decade and India has been one of the dynamic economies that gained a greater presence in the space gradually vacated by developed countries.

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Govt bullish on creating robust infra, private sector must reciprocate too: Eco Survey New Delhi, Jan 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government has laid a special focus on infrastructure -- physical, digital and social -- in the last five years and those efforts would need to be supplemented with wholehearted acceptance of the need for public-private partnerships in infrastructure across the country, the Economic Survey 2024-25 said on Friday. Tabled in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Survey said equally important is that "the private sector must reciprocate, too".

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Forward-looking strategic trade roadmap to create more vibrant export sector: Eco Survey New Delhi, Jan 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The evolving global trade dynamics, marked by gradual shifts towards greater protectionism, require assessing the situation and developing a forward-looking strategic trade roadmap, the Economic Survey 2024-25, presented in the Parliament on Friday ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26, said. India’s external sector continued to display resilience amid global headwinds and total exports (merchandise and services) registered a steady growth in the first nine months of FY25, reaching $602.6 billion (6 per cent).

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