Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament on 29 January 2026, reviewing India's economic performance amid global geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation, and financial market volatility.
This article presents a consolidated overview of growth, inflation, fiscal and monetary conditions, the external sector, and financial stability, along with sectoral insights across agriculture, industry, and services—covering key areas such as:
‣ GDP
‣ Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)
‣ Direct Taxes
‣ Goods and Services Tax (GST)
‣ Customs – Exports and Imports
‣ Excise Duty
‣ SEBI and the Capital Market
‣ Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)
‣ Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
‣ Banking, SARFAESI & Debt Recovery
‣ Insurance Sector
‣ Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
‣ International Financial Services Centre (IFSC)
‣ Pension Sector
‣ Labour Laws