The Economic Survey 2023-24 forecasts 6.5-7% GDP growth, citing last year's 8.2%. It highlights manufacturing growth, inflation control, pre-Covid consumption, AI job threats, global economic fragmentation, geopolitical shocks, carbon emissions, and retail participation. MNREGS uptake impacts noted. Stock markets see benefits from T+1 settlements and record valuations. Privatization lags, Trump election possibility noted.