Economy

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Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
17 Dec, 2025

NREGS may not be cause of farm labour shortage, Pg18

VBG-RAMG Bill proposes 60-day NREGS work pause during peak agriculture season, but data shows little impact on farm wages.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
17 Dec, 2025

New GDP series to eliminate ‘discrepancies’ component; full back series by Feb 2027, Pg17

Statistics ministry plans to eliminate 'discrepancies' in new GDP series, aiming for accurate economic assessments by February 2027.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
17 Dec, 2025

SEBI may review mutual fund regulations, pre-IPO lock-in norms, Pg17

SEBI board to consider mutual fund regulation revisions, pre-IPO lock-in norms, and disclosure simplification in upcoming meeting.

Vulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
17 Dec, 2025

PFRDA allows 80% NPS corpus withdrawal for private subscribers, Pg17

PFRDA eases NPS withdrawal rules: Private subscribers can now withdraw 80% corpus as lump sum.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
17 Dec, 2025

Behind the recent disruptions faced by IndiGo is an operational reality, Pg13

IndiGo's December disruptions exposed pilot shortage and over-reliance on night flights amidst new duty regulations, impacting airline operations.

Parliament and State LegislaturesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
17 Dec, 2025

N-energy Bill rules likely to open space for foreign funding, Pg3

Parliament approves bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost investment and increase insurance penetration.

Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
16 Dec, 2025

Bill to allow private sector to make, run nuclear plants, Pg1

SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, paving way for private sector in nuclear power, targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
16 Dec, 2025

Unemployment rate dips to 4.7% in November: PLFS, Pg14

Unemployment rate hits 4.7% in November, a seven-month low, as Labour Force Participation Rate rises to 55.8% according to PLFS.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 Dec, 2025

Why were IndiGo operations disrupted?, Pg10

IndiGo flight disruptions expose pilot shortage, rostering failures after DGCA's new duty rules; ₹1,100 crore refunds issued.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
16 Dec, 2025

The growth rate of India’s merchandise exports to China, Pg10

India's merchandise exports to China surge 32.83% reaching $12.22 billion during April-November 2025, marking significant trade growth.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
16 Dec, 2025

Trade deficit falls to $6.6 bn. in Nov. due to merchandise export growth, Pg1

India's trade deficit shrinks 61% to $6.6 billion in November, fueled by 19.4% merchandise export surge and import decline.

Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 Dec, 2025

A broad-based development model, Pg7

Tamil Nadu achieves fastest economic growth among major states with 11.2% in 2024-25, propelled by manufacturing and welfare schemes.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
16 Dec, 2025

November unemployment rate drops to new low of 4.7%, Pg16

India's unemployment rate hits a new low of 4.7% in November, driven by rural employment gains and rising female participation.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
16 Dec, 2025

Goods exports in November jump 19% (Trade deficit narrows to $24 bn), Pg16

India's November goods exports surge 19% to $38.13 billion, narrowing trade deficit to $24 billion amid weaker rupee.

Parliament and State LegislaturesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
16 Dec, 2025

N-power Bill introduced; permits pvt operators, limits supplier liability, Pg16

SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, permitting private nuclear operators, capping supplier liability, and targeting 100GW nuclear capacity by 2047.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
16 Dec, 2025

NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting
16 Dec, 2025

Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1

MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.

Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models
15 Dec, 2025

CII proposes reforms to spur investment-led growth in upcoming Union Budget, Pg10

CII proposes reforms for Union Budget 2026-27, advocating increased capital expenditure, NIP 2.0, and NRI investment fund for investment-led growth.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
15 Dec, 2025

​An anomaly, Pg6

Government's claim of 90% reduction in stubble burning questioned as 'burnt area' declines only 30% due to manipulated data.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
15 Dec, 2025

Time to pause, Pg6

RBI's MPC contemplates pausing rate cuts amidst skewed CPI data and impending fiscal policy impacts after significant easing in 2025.

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