The Economic Survey of India, which provides a comprehensive review of the country's economic developments over the past year, is presented in Parliament by the Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) a day before the Union Budget.

While the Economic Survey is indeed prepared under the guidance of the Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) within the Ministry of Finance, it is formally tabled in Parliament by the Union Finance Minister, not the CEA. The Survey serves as the analytical prelude to the Budget, outlining the macroeconomic health, challenges, and policy outlook of the nation.