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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Economic Survey is the Government of India's flagship annual document reviewing the economy's performance over the past year and outlining its medium-term prospects, tabled in Parliament before the Union Budget.
- Who prepares the Economic Survey and under whose supervision?
- Is the Economic Survey constitutionally mandated?
- How does the Economic Survey differ from the Union Budget?
- What were some notable themes of recent Economic Surveys?

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The Economic Survey is the Government of India's flagship annual document reviewing the economy's performance over the past year and outlining its medium-term prospects, tabled in Parliament before the Union Budget.

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1. 31 January 2025

   The Survey for 2024–25 was tabled on , ahead of the Budget of 1 February 2025, projecting real GDP growth for FY26 and emphasising deregulation, private inve…

2. 1 February 2025

   The Survey for 2024–25 was tabled on 31 January 2025, ahead of the Budget of , projecting real GDP growth for FY26 and emphasising deregulation, private inve…

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