The Economic Survey is a crucial document presented by the government before the Union Budget. It provides a detailed overview of the state of the Indian economy over the past year and outlines the economic outlook for the upcoming fiscal year. It serves as a key reference for understanding the government's perspective on economic performance and policy direction.
According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, the estimated Real GDP growth for India in the fiscal year 2025 (FY25) is projected at $6.40\%$. This figure reflects the anticipated expansion in the country's economic output, adjusted for inflation.
Real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth is a vital indicator of economic health. It measures the increase in the value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders over a specific period, expressed in constant prices. This means it accounts for changes in the price level (inflation or deflation), providing a more accurate picture of actual economic expansion compared to nominal GDP.
The projection of $6.40\%$ for FY25 suggests a positive outlook for the Indian economy, indicating expected growth in production and economic activity.
Source: Economic Survey 2024–25
What is the estimated real GDP growth rate for India in the fiscal year 2025-26, according to the Economic Survey, 2024-25?
Compute the fiscal deficit from the given data:
Total receipts are ₹13,500 crores and total expenditures are ₹15,000 crores. Revenue receipts are ₹3500 crores. Capital receipts in the form of Government's market borrowings and other liabilities are ₹2500 crores. Loan recoveries are ₹7500 crores.
Which of the following are revenue receipts of the Central Government?
(A). GST
(B). Provident Fund
(C). Interest receipts
(D). Recoveries of loans and advances from State Governments
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: