New Delhi, Jan 17 || The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), through policies across macroeconomics, capital markets, infrastructure, digital finance and investor protection and empowerment, has strengthened economic fundamentals and positioned India for sustained future growth, according to the government.
For example, DEA guided India’s economic management, fiscal strategy, and financial sector coordination, while implementing reforms to support growth, stability, investment, and global engagement in 2025.
According to a Ministry of Finance statement, the 16th Finance Commission submitted its Report for the award period from 2026-27 to 2030-31 to the President of India on November 17.
In 2025, a new sub-sector, “Large Ships,” was added under the transport and logistics category of the Harmonised Master List.
Also, funds raised through Sovereign Green Bonds amounted to Rs 21,697.40 crore in FY 2024–25, with proceeds allocated to eligible green projects across ministries.
“Capital expenditure monitoring by DEA enabled infrastructure ministries to achieve expenditure of Rs 10.46 lakh crore during FY 2024–25, exceeding revised estimates, while IEBR expenditure also surpassed targets,” said the statement.