Economic Survey: Fundamentals strong, time to ace China+1 play, says Swaminathan S Aiyar

The Economic Survey anticipates a GDP growth of 6.3-6.8% with manufacturing at 6.2%. It highlights progress in government finances and suggests deregulation for faster growth. Inflation should decrease due to good harvests and international trends. Emphasizing AI potential, the Survey points to challenges in competitiveness and calls for boosting foreign investment amid global economic fragmentation.