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Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

FPIs Invest ₹6.9 Trillion in Indian Debt Market Despite Outflows from Equities, Pg 13.

In 2025, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made substantial investments in India’s debt market—₹69,073 crore ($7.8 billion)—even as they pulled out capital from equities, reflecting a growing global preference for Indian fixed-income assets amid economic stability and monetary reforms.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

3 Nov, 2025

FPIs Invest ₹6.9 Trillion in Indian Debt Market Despite Outflows from Equities, Pg 13.

In 2025, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made substantial investments in India’s debt market—₹69,073 crore ($7.8 billion)—even as they pulled out capital from equities, reflecting a growing global preference for Indian fixed-income assets amid economic stability and monetary reforms.

3 Nov, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt Plans Amendments to Boost India’s Nuclear Energy Expansion, Pg 13.

The Indian government is preparing to introduce amendments to two key atomic energy laws during the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. The reforms aim to attract foreign investment, enhance India’s clean energy capacity, and support small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of a long-term decarbonization strategy.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Nov, 2025

Govt Plans Amendments to Boost India’s Nuclear Energy Expansion, Pg 13.

The Indian government is preparing to introduce amendments to two key atomic energy laws during the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. The reforms aim to attract foreign investment, enhance India’s clean energy capacity, and support small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of a long-term decarbonization strategy.

3 Nov, 2025

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

India’s Urea Consumption Nears 40 Million Tonnes, Pg 9.

India’s urea consumption is projected to reach 40 million tonnes (MT) in FY 2024–25, driven by higher agricultural activity, irrigation expansion, and government subsidies, even as production capacity has risen sharply due to domestic reforms.

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

3 Nov, 2025

India’s Urea Consumption Nears 40 Million Tonnes, Pg 9.

India’s urea consumption is projected to reach 40 million tonnes (MT) in FY 2024–25, driven by higher agricultural activity, irrigation expansion, and government subsidies, even as production capacity has risen sharply due to domestic reforms.

3 Nov, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

As AI adoption by companies accelerates, tech layoffs continue, Pg7

AI adoption accelerates tech layoffs as companies restructure, prioritizing AI skills amid rising investments and talent recruitment globally.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

3 Nov, 2025

As AI adoption by companies accelerates, tech layoffs continue, Pg7

AI adoption accelerates tech layoffs as companies restructure, prioritizing AI skills amid rising investments and talent recruitment globally.

3 Nov, 2025

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Cruising ahead, Pg6

Government refocuses on strategic importance of shipping post-COVID, aiming to bolster SCI and domestic shipbuilding capabilities through policy interventions.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Nov, 2025

Cruising ahead, Pg6

Government refocuses on strategic importance of shipping post-COVID, aiming to bolster SCI and domestic shipbuilding capabilities through policy interventions.

3 Nov, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

‘Households piling on debt faster than creating assets’, Pg1

RBI data reveals Indian households' debt surging 102% since 2019-20, outpacing asset growth; mutual funds gain popularity.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

2 Nov, 2025

‘Households piling on debt faster than creating assets’, Pg1

RBI data reveals Indian households' debt surging 102% since 2019-20, outpacing asset growth; mutual funds gain popularity.

2 Nov, 2025

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Foundation stone laid for semiconductor unit in Odisha, Pg8

Odisha witnesses ₹2,067 crore investment in silicon carbide semiconductor plant under India Semiconductor Mission, generating 1,000 jobs by 2027-28.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

2 Nov, 2025

Foundation stone laid for semiconductor unit in Odisha, Pg8

Odisha witnesses ₹2,067 crore investment in silicon carbide semiconductor plant under India Semiconductor Mission, generating 1,000 jobs by 2027-28.

2 Nov, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

‘Indian Oil resumes Russian crude purchase’, Pg6.

Indian Oil resumes Russian crude purchases despite US sanctions, buying 3.5 million barrels for December delivery at parity to Dubai quotes.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

1 Nov, 2025

‘Indian Oil resumes Russian crude purchase’, Pg6.

Indian Oil resumes Russian crude purchases despite US sanctions, buying 3.5 million barrels for December delivery at parity to Dubai quotes.

1 Nov, 2025

Inclusive Growth Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

‘India’s investment rate must rise to 34-35% for 7% growth’, Pg6.

EAC-PM urges India to raise investment rate to 34-35% of GDP for achieving 7% growth, emphasizing private sector's role.

Inclusive Growth Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

1 Nov, 2025

‘India’s investment rate must rise to 34-35% for 7% growth’, Pg6.

EAC-PM urges India to raise investment rate to 34-35% of GDP for achieving 7% growth, emphasizing private sector's role.

1 Nov, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Centre’s capex up 40% in H1, fiscal deficit widens, Pg3.

Centre's fiscal deficit widens to ₹5.73 lakh crore in H1FY26 amid 40% capex surge and contracting tax revenues.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

1 Nov, 2025

Centre’s capex up 40% in H1, fiscal deficit widens, Pg3.

Centre's fiscal deficit widens to ₹5.73 lakh crore in H1FY26 amid 40% capex surge and contracting tax revenues.

1 Nov, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Decoding India's projected GDP, Pg16.

Analysis reveals India's projected $30 trillion economy by 2048 hinges on maintaining robust GDP growth and stable currency.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

1 Nov, 2025

Decoding India's projected GDP, Pg16.

Analysis reveals India's projected $30 trillion economy by 2048 hinges on maintaining robust GDP growth and stable currency.

1 Nov, 2025

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Chinese check, Pg6

US-China trade war détente reveals structural power shift, with China emerging as the indispensable node of world production.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

1 Nov, 2025

Chinese check, Pg6

US-China trade war détente reveals structural power shift, with China emerging as the indispensable node of world production.

1 Nov, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India ready to help Afghanistan with hydel projects: MEA, Pg16

India extends support to Taliban-led Afghanistan for hydroelectric projects, reinforcing commitment to sovereignty amid regional tensions and infrastructure development.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

31 Oct, 2025

India ready to help Afghanistan with hydel projects: MEA, Pg16

India extends support to Taliban-led Afghanistan for hydroelectric projects, reinforcing commitment to sovereignty amid regional tensions and infrastructure development.

31 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi, Pg1

Trump eases China tariffs after Xi meeting; Beijing pledges rare earth exports and soybean purchases, de-escalating trade tensions.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

31 Oct, 2025

Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi, Pg1

Trump eases China tariffs after Xi meeting; Beijing pledges rare earth exports and soybean purchases, de-escalating trade tensions.

31 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

What will power AI data centres?, Pg12

AI data centers' colossal energy needs spur India to explore Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for sustainable, reliable power by 2030.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

31 Oct, 2025

What will power AI data centres?, Pg12

AI data centers' colossal energy needs spur India to explore Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for sustainable, reliable power by 2030.

31 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Indian firms get first set of licences for import of Chinese RE magnets, Pg1.

Indian firms secure conditional permits to import Chinese rare earth magnets amidst export restrictions, easing concerns for EV production.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

31 Oct, 2025

Indian firms get first set of licences for import of Chinese RE magnets, Pg1.

Indian firms secure conditional permits to import Chinese rare earth magnets amidst export restrictions, easing concerns for EV production.

31 Oct, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Tariff impact: Engineering exports to US slip 9% in September, Pg21.

Engineering exports to US decline 9% in September amid tariff pressures, while overall exports rise due to European market resilience.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

31 Oct, 2025

Tariff impact: Engineering exports to US slip 9% in September, Pg21.

Engineering exports to US decline 9% in September amid tariff pressures, while overall exports rise due to European market resilience.

31 Oct, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India, Russian oil, and the looming secondary sanctions threat, Pg17.

US secondary sanctions loom over India's Russian oil imports, threatening financial access and trade relationships despite India's defiance.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

31 Oct, 2025

India, Russian oil, and the looming secondary sanctions threat, Pg17.

US secondary sanctions loom over India's Russian oil imports, threatening financial access and trade relationships despite India's defiance.

31 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trump, Xi agree on ceasefire in trade war: China eases curbs on rare earth exports, Pg1.

US and China agree to trade war ceasefire; China eases rare earth export curbs, and US cuts tariffs.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

31 Oct, 2025

Trump, Xi agree on ceasefire in trade war: China eases curbs on rare earth exports, Pg1.

US and China agree to trade war ceasefire; China eases rare earth export curbs, and US cuts tariffs.

31 Oct, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

New CPI to track rural housing inflation, exclude employer-provided dwellings, Pg21.

New CPI revamp: Rural housing inflation tracked monthly; employer-provided housing excluded for accurate rental market reflection from February.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

31 Oct, 2025

New CPI to track rural housing inflation, exclude employer-provided dwellings, Pg21.

New CPI revamp: Rural housing inflation tracked monthly; employer-provided housing excluded for accurate rental market reflection from February.

31 Oct, 2025

Economy

FPIs Invest ₹6.9 Trillion in Indian Debt Market Despite Outflows from Equities, Pg 13.

FPIs Invest ₹6.9 Trillion in Indian Debt Market Despite Outflows from Equities, Pg 13.

Govt Plans Amendments to Boost India’s Nuclear Energy Expansion, Pg 13.

Govt Plans Amendments to Boost India’s Nuclear Energy Expansion, Pg 13.

India’s Urea Consumption Nears 40 Million Tonnes, Pg 9.

India’s Urea Consumption Nears 40 Million Tonnes, Pg 9.

As AI adoption by companies accelerates, tech layoffs continue, Pg7

As AI adoption by companies accelerates, tech layoffs continue, Pg7

Cruising ahead, Pg6

Cruising ahead, Pg6

‘Households piling on debt faster than creating assets’, Pg1

‘Households piling on debt faster than creating assets’, Pg1

Foundation stone laid for semiconductor unit in Odisha, Pg8

Foundation stone laid for semiconductor unit in Odisha, Pg8

‘Indian Oil resumes Russian crude purchase’, Pg6.

‘Indian Oil resumes Russian crude purchase’, Pg6.

‘India’s investment rate must rise to 34-35% for 7% growth’, Pg6.

‘India’s investment rate must rise to 34-35% for 7% growth’, Pg6.

Centre’s capex up 40% in H1, fiscal deficit widens, Pg3.

Centre’s capex up 40% in H1, fiscal deficit widens, Pg3.

Decoding India's projected GDP, Pg16.

Decoding India's projected GDP, Pg16.

​Chinese check, Pg6

​Chinese check, Pg6

India ready to help Afghanistan with hydel projects: MEA, Pg16

India ready to help Afghanistan with hydel projects: MEA, Pg16

Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi, Pg1

Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting Xi, Pg1

What will power AI data centres?, Pg12

What will power AI data centres?, Pg12

Indian firms get first set of licences for import of Chinese RE magnets, Pg1.

Indian firms get first set of licences for import of Chinese RE magnets, Pg1.

Tariff impact: Engineering exports to US slip 9% in September, Pg21.

Tariff impact: Engineering exports to US slip 9% in September, Pg21.

India, Russian oil, and the looming secondary sanctions threat, Pg17.

India, Russian oil, and the looming secondary sanctions threat, Pg17.

Trump, Xi agree on ceasefire in trade war: China eases curbs on rare earth exports, Pg1.

Trump, Xi agree on ceasefire in trade war: China eases curbs on rare earth exports, Pg1.

New CPI to track rural housing inflation, exclude employer-provided dwellings, Pg21.

New CPI to track rural housing inflation, exclude employer-provided dwellings, Pg21.

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