Economic Survey 2024-25 – Key Highlights - Economic Growth: GDP growth projected at 6.4% for FY25; services sector leads at 7.2% growth. - Investments & Fiscal Measures: Govt capex up 8.2%, private investment intentions at ₹2.45 lakh crore. - Inflation & Trade: CPI inflation at 4.9%, exports grew 5.6%, CAD at 1.2% of GDP. - Banking & Finance: NPAs at 12-year low (2.6%), forex reserves at $634.6 billion, financial inclusion index improved. - Employment: Unemployment fell to 3.2%, EPFO net additions doubled, MSME credit growth at 13% YoY. - Infrastructure & Industry: 17 new Vande Bharat trains, 5G in all 779 districts, renewable energy at 209.4 GW. - Agriculture: Growth at 3.8%, record 1,647.05 lakh metric tonnes of food grain production. - Social Sector: Govt’s health spending increased, medical colleges doubled, IITs and IIMs expanded. - Digital Economy & Startups: BSE crossed $5 trillion market cap, India accounts for 30% of global IPOs.