Chief Economic Advisor
AI poses a stress test to state capacity, says CEA Nageswaran
Addressing the AI summit 2026, Nageswaran said if AI displaces humans faster than people can be trained, if productivity rises without employment elasticity, and if institutional reform lacks technological adoption, there is a risk that India will squander its demographic window.
2 min read07:33 PM ISTEconomic Survey 2026: When and where to watch the announcement — detailed guide on how to download PDF
The Economic Survey 2026 will be released on 29 January, ahead of the Union Budget. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Survey in both Houses of Parliament.
1 min read29 Jan 2026Economic Survey 2026: Here's how to watch the announcement, date and time — Check where to download PDF
Economic Survey 2026: All eyes are peeled for the Economic Survey document for a snapshot of the Indian economy in the financial year so far, which will be released ahead of the Budget announcement in Parliament on Thursday, 29 January 2026.
2 min read28 Jan 2026CEA Nageswaran calls for state-led reforms in higher education to reap demographic dividend
The CEA's remarks come against the backdrop of the government's move to overhaul higher-education regulation through the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025.
6 min read17 Dec 2025Several positives for India amid global uncertainty, economy to grow at 6.3-6.8% in FY26 and beyond: CEA Nageswaran
Nageswaran also advised Indian industry to be prepared to deal with a stronger currency in the coming years by becoming more competitive through productivity improvements.
5 min read29 May 2025Govt extends tenure of chief economic advisor V Anantha Nageswaran to March 2027
Nageswaran's extension comes as the Indian economy shows signs of slowing growth. Real GDP grew by 5.4 per cent in the September quarter, the slowest in nearly two years, government data showed last month.
2 min read20 Feb 2025Inequality woes: Don't dismiss Piketty's advice for India on tax policy
The country has all but embraced the low-tax formula of Reaganomics, but it may now be time to address a crisis of worsening inequality. Thomas Piketty's arguments deserve a hearing.
4 min read23 Dec 2024₹2,000 notes withdrawal: Ex-chief economic advisor gives 5 reasons why decision is good. See post
₹2,000 notes withdrawal: The former Chief Economic Advisor has given six reasons why the move is beneficial for India
3 min read20 May 2023