Parliament LIVE: Sitharaman Tables Economic Survey 2024-25, Real GDP Growth In FY26 Expected To Be Between 6.3-6.8%

In the April-June quarter too, India's GDP grew at a slower pace than was estimated by its central bank.The Reserve Bank in its latest monetary policy had cut India's growth forecast for 2024-25 to 6.6 per cent from 7.2 per cent. The government expects 6.4 per cent growth. India's GDP grew by an impressive 8.2 per cent during the financial year 2023-24, and continued to be the fastest-growing major economy. The economy grew by 7.2 per cent in 2022-23 and 8.7 per cent in 2021-22.

The Indian economy grew by 5.4 per cent in real terms in the July-September quarter of the current financial year 2024-25. The quarterly growth was quite lower than RBI's forecast of 7 per cent. 

The Economic Survey tabled in the Parliament forecast that the real GDP of India is expected to register a growth between 6.3% to 6.8% in the financial year 2026.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday presented the Economic Survey 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha. The Economic Survey is an annual document presented by the government ahead of the Union Budget to review the state of the economy. The document also provides an overview of the short-to-medium-term prospects of the economy. The Economic Survey is prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance under the supervision of the chief economic adviser.

After the President's address to the Parliament, Congress MP Sonia Gandhi says,"The President was getting very tired by the end...She could hardly speak, poor thing.",

#WATCH | Delhi | After the President's address to the Parliament, Congress MP Sonia Gandhi says,"...The President was getting very tired by the end...She could hardly speak, poor thing..." pic.twitter.com/o6cwoeYFdE, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

Congress MP & LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with party MPs Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Parliament at the start of the Budget session of Parliament.,

#WATCH | Congress MP & LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with party MPs Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Parliament at the start of the Budget session of Parliament pic.twitter.com/9yXnxUZBvK, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu departs for Rashtrapati Bhavan from Parliament after addressing a joint sitting of both Houses pic.twitter.com/WcafSK6HUl, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, President Murmu says, "We have only one aim to become Viksit Bharat." pic.twitter.com/U3GNjls2eS, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

#BudgetSession | "To enable the entire country to see the potential of the eight states of the North East, the first Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav was organised," says President Murmu. pic.twitter.com/CBZF0yc5lK, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

President Murmu says, "To ensure health services to all citizens, 1.75 lakh 'Arogyoa Mandir have been established in the country. Looking at the rising number of cancer patients, custom duty on many cancer medicines has been waived off." pic.twitter.com/vvPtBZ5bJu, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

"India's metro rail network has now crossed the 1000-kilometre milestone. India has the world's third-largest metro network, says President Murmu. pic.twitter.com/VbLDQV2FM3, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

Addressing a joint sitting of the Parliament, President Murmu says, "The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project has been completed and now the country will be connected by railway line from Kashmir to Kanyakumari." pic.twitter.com/2Xjq089jjo, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

President Murmu says, "My Government is continuously working towards ensuring efficiency in cyber security. Digital fraud, cybercrime and DeepFake are serious challenges to social, financial and national security." pic.twitter.com/kp1qfwdzN2, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

Addressing a joint session of Parliament, President Murmu says, "Today our youth is bringing glory to the country in every field from startups to sports to space...India is showing the way to the world in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and the adoption of technology." pic.twitter.com/7leOjuUNRp, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

President Murmu says. "Our aim is to make India a global innovation powerhouse...In the area of artificial intelligence, India AI Mission has been started." pic.twitter.com/p62NNZrKTN, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

Addressing a joint session of Parliament, President Murmu says, "It is a matter of great pride for the Parliament that today women in large numbers are flying fighter aircraft, joining Police and also leading corporates in the country...Our daughters are making the country proud… pic.twitter.com/R5HeWykVFj, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

President Murmu says, "My government is committed to fulfilling the dream of the middle class of having their own house..." pic.twitter.com/Y58sa0z61Z, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

Delhi | Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu says, "The historic Maha Kumbh is going on. It is a festival of our cultural traditions and social awakening. Crores of devotees from India and the world have taken a holy dip in Prayagraj. I express my… pic.twitter.com/VZTKCN1Q5J, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

Delhi | Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu says, "The government has taken steps towards 'One Nation, One Election' and Waqf Amendment Bill pic.twitter.com/ju08W4B5k7, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

In her address to a joint sitting of Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu said, "Two months ago, we marked the 75th anniversary of adopting our Constitution, and just a few days ago, we completed 75 years as a nation... On behalf of all Indians, I pay my respects to Babasaheb Ambedkar and all members of the Constitution Committee.",

Delhi | Addressing a joint sitting of Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu says, "Two months ago, we celebrated the 75 years of adopting our constitution and a few days ago, we completed our journey of 75 years... On behalf of all Indians, I bow down to Babasaheb Ambedkar and all… pic.twitter.com/qAiLuOt9Je, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Parliament to address the joint sitting of both Houses

Video source: DD News pic.twitter.com/mOCRiOl7xN, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Parliament to address the joint sitting of both Houses which marks the beginning of the Budget session

Video source: DD News pic.twitter.com/h0UDNjkQzx, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

President Murmu’s convoy heads towards Parliament from Raisina Hill, where she will address a joint sitting of both Houses.,

#WATCH | President Murmu's convoy moves towards Parliament from Raisina Hill. The President will address a joint sitting of both Houses

Video source: DD News pic.twitter.com/q7KC2a8B5O, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

President Droupadi Murmu leaves Rashtrapati Bhavan for Parliament to address the joint sitting of both Houses at the start of the Budget session.,

#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu departs from Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Parliament building, to address the joint sitting of both Houses at the beginning of the Budget session

Video source: DD News pic.twitter.com/HDTw20bOkx, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

PM Narendra Modi highlighted his government's dedication to achieving a 'Viksit Bharat', stressing the emphasis on "Innovation, Inclusion, and Investment". His media address before the Budget session also provided a glimpse of the priorities to expect in FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025 speech.,

#WATCH | PM Modi says, "In the third term, we will; focus on India's all-round development. We are moving ahead on mission mode...Innovation, inclusion and investment form the base of our economic activity. In this session of Parliament, many historic bills and amendments will be… pic.twitter.com/sCsfrzUi00, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

PM Modi says, "I pray that Maa Lakshmi continues to bless the poor and middle class of our country. It is a matter of great pride that India completed 75 years as a democratic nation. India has established itself well on the global pedestal...This is the first complete budget of my third term. I can confidently say that in 2047, when India will complete 100 years of Independence, India will fulfil its aim of Viksit Bharat and this budget will give new energy and hope to the nation...",

#WATCH | #BudgetSession | PM Modi says, "I pray that Maa Lakshmi continues to bless the poor and middle class of our country. It is a matter of great pride that India completed 75 years as a democratic nation. India has established itself well on the global pedestal...This is the… pic.twitter.com/BF2dT2oTz9, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

Before the joint session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is delivering his speech at the commencement of the Budget Session.,

Speaking at the start of the Budget Session of Parliament. https://t.co/IC4Sk4Ppub, — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 31, 2025

The Budget session of the Parliament, set to commence on January 31, will see the government introducing 19 legislations as part of their agenda, including the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrived in Parliament as the Budget session begins today. ,

#WATCH | Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrives in Parliament as the Budget session begins today pic.twitter.com/ngz4fLJSDD, — ANI (@ANI) January 31, 2025

Following President Murmu's address, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

The first phase of the Budget session will end on February 13, with a break to review the Budget proposals. The session will resume on March 10 and run until April 4, comprising a total of 27 sittings.

Before the start of the session, opposition parties have called for a debate on the stampede and the mismanagement during the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. They insist that the government should discuss the issue in Parliament. However, the government responded at the all-party meeting, stating that the incident is under the jurisdiction of the state, with the Uttar Pradesh government already looking into the matter.

If you're eager to follow the Union Budget presentation live, there are several ways to tune in. The live streaming will begin at 11 am on February 1, 2025, and will be accessible through multiple platforms:

- Lok Sabha TV and Rajya Sabha TV
- DD News and other leading news channels