The 2024-25 Economic Survey will focus on deregulation. The survey aims to boost job growth and female workforce participation. It will address the 118 occupational restrictions on women across Indian states. The survey believes deregulation at state and local levels is key to increasing women’s workforce participation. The survey will be presented to Parliament on January 31.
Asian stocks advance as Fed’s rate cut lifts mood
Asian markets followed Wall Street higher after the US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated confidence in the US economy’s future.