Economic Survey 2025: Key highlights and recommendations by CEA

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Economic Survey 2024-25 today. The Economic Survey, prepared by the Chief Economic Adviser (CEA), offers an official evaluation of the country’s economic performance for the current financial year while outlining the key challenges facing the nation. ETCFO brings you the essential highlights of the Economic Survey.

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Economic Survey 2025: Key highlights and recommendations by CEA

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