Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGST 2.0, festive push lagging: What Sept car sales data show, Pg13.Mixed car sales data emerges post-GST 2.0 implementation, Maruti Suzuki declines, Tata Motors surges, and small car segment struggles.Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth3 Oct, 2025GST 2.0, festive push lagging: What Sept car sales data show, Pg13.Mixed car sales data emerges post-GST 2.0 implementation, Maruti Suzuki declines, Tata Motors surges, and small car segment struggles.3 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsRBI's funding boost could help unlock liquidity for struggling capital markets, Pg11.RBI eases lending norms, raising individual loan limits against shares to ₹1 crore to boost capital markets liquidity.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment Models3 Oct, 2025RBI's funding boost could help unlock liquidity for struggling capital markets, Pg11.RBI eases lending norms, raising individual loan limits against shares to ₹1 crore to boost capital markets liquidity.3 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyFeeling US tariff pain, exporters ask for relief; Centre in wait-and-watch mode, Pg1.US tariffs squeeze Indian exporters, government considers COVID-like relief measures amid trade tensions and internal policy disagreements.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy3 Oct, 2025Feeling US tariff pain, exporters ask for relief; Centre in wait-and-watch mode, Pg1.US tariffs squeeze Indian exporters, government considers COVID-like relief measures amid trade tensions and internal policy disagreements.3 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesFalling inflation, prices: Panel calls for ban, curbs on import of major pulses, Pg10.CACP urges import ban on yellow peas, tariffs on chana and masoor amid falling pulse inflation and record imports.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices3 Oct, 2025Falling inflation, prices: Panel calls for ban, curbs on import of major pulses, Pg10.CACP urges import ban on yellow peas, tariffs on chana and masoor amid falling pulse inflation and record imports.3 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsTechnology Missions in AgricultureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsTechnology Missions in AgricultureGovt pulls nod for 11 biostimulants, Pg1.Government revokes approval for 11 protein hydrolysate biostimulants due to ethical concerns and regulatory compliance issues.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsTechnology Missions in AgricultureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsTechnology Missions in Agriculture3 Oct, 2025Govt pulls nod for 11 biostimulants, Pg1.Government revokes approval for 11 protein hydrolysate biostimulants due to ethical concerns and regulatory compliance issues.3 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India-China direct flights to resume this month, Pg1.India and China to resume direct flights after prolonged suspension, boosting trade and tourism ties, starting late October.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.3 Oct, 2025India-China direct flights to resume this month, Pg1.India and China to resume direct flights after prolonged suspension, boosting trade and tourism ties, starting late October.3 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI allows banks to fund M&As, lend in rupee to residents of India's neighbours, Pg1.RBI permits banks to fund M&As and extend rupee loans to neighboring countries, boosting financial markets and internationalizing the rupee.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment2 Oct, 2025RBI allows banks to fund M&As, lend in rupee to residents of India's neighbours, Pg1.RBI permits banks to fund M&As and extend rupee loans to neighboring countries, boosting financial markets and internationalizing the rupee.2 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthRBI rate cuts and growth, Pg15.RBI holds rates, unveils measures to boost bank lending, infrastructure finance, and corporate deals amid growth concerns.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth2 Oct, 2025RBI rate cuts and growth, Pg15.RBI holds rates, unveils measures to boost bank lending, infrastructure finance, and corporate deals amid growth concerns.2 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI to relax curbs on loans against shares, IPO financing, Pg13.RBI eases financing norms: Share-backed loans capped at ₹1 crore, IPO funding at ₹25 lakh to boost capital markets.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting2 Oct, 2025RBI to relax curbs on loans against shares, IPO financing, Pg13.RBI eases financing norms: Share-backed loans capped at ₹1 crore, IPO funding at ₹25 lakh to boost capital markets.2 Oct, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy‘America unlikely to change tariff stance based on SC ruling’, Pg13.US to maintain tariffs regardless of Supreme Court ruling on Trump's trade powers, impacting India trade negotiations.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy2 Oct, 2025‘America unlikely to change tariff stance based on SC ruling’, Pg13.US to maintain tariffs regardless of Supreme Court ruling on Trump's trade powers, impacting India trade negotiations.2 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, retains ‘neutral’ policy stance, Pg13.RBI maintains repo rate at 5.5%, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth, and lowers inflation forecast amid GST reforms.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting2 Oct, 2025RBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, retains ‘neutral’ policy stance, Pg13.RBI maintains repo rate at 5.5%, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth, and lowers inflation forecast amid GST reforms.2 Oct, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentH125 Airbus choppers to be made in Karnataka's Vemagal, Pg9.Airbus partners with Tata to manufacture H125 helicopters in Karnataka, boosting India's aerospace manufacturing and defense capabilities by 2027.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development2 Oct, 2025H125 Airbus choppers to be made in Karnataka's Vemagal, Pg9.Airbus partners with Tata to manufacture H125 helicopters in Karnataka, boosting India's aerospace manufacturing and defense capabilities by 2027.2 Oct, 2025
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentCabinet clears 4-lane highway passing through Kaziranga, Pg7.Cabinet approves ₹6,957 crore highway project through Kaziranga with 34-km elevated corridor for animal passage, aiming enhanced connectivity.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment2 Oct, 2025Cabinet clears 4-lane highway passing through Kaziranga, Pg7.Cabinet approves ₹6,957 crore highway project through Kaziranga with 34-km elevated corridor for animal passage, aiming enhanced connectivity.2 Oct, 2025
Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesTechnology Missions in AgricultureMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesTechnology Missions in AgricultureCabinet hikes MSP for six Rabi crops, wheat sees ₹160 increase, Pg7.Government raises MSP for six Rabi crops, wheat gets ₹160 hike; ₹11,440 crore pulses mission approved for self-sufficiency.Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesTechnology Missions in AgricultureMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesTechnology Missions in Agriculture2 Oct, 2025Cabinet hikes MSP for six Rabi crops, wheat sees ₹160 increase, Pg7.Government raises MSP for six Rabi crops, wheat gets ₹160 hike; ₹11,440 crore pulses mission approved for self-sufficiency.2 Oct, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesMaharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14NCRB reports 10,786 farmer suicides in 2023, with Maharashtra (38.5%) and Karnataka (22.5%) reporting the highest numbers.Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices1 Oct, 2025Maharashtra, Karnataka report most number of farmer suicides, Pg14NCRB reports 10,786 farmer suicides in 2023, with Maharashtra (38.5%) and Karnataka (22.5%) reporting the highest numbers.1 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Over 1.73 lakh killed in road accidents in 2023, 1.6% rise: NCRB, Pg14NCRB reports 1.73 lakh road accident deaths in 2023, a 1.6% rise, with speeding as primary cause.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.1 Oct, 2025Over 1.73 lakh killed in road accidents in 2023, 1.6% rise: NCRB, Pg14NCRB reports 1.73 lakh road accident deaths in 2023, a 1.6% rise, with speeding as primary cause.1 Oct, 2025
Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMore women join the labour force, but are they really employed?, Pg9India's female labor force participation rate rises to 41.7%, but earnings decline, revealing deeper vulnerabilities in the labor market.Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment1 Oct, 2025More women join the labour force, but are they really employed?, Pg9India's female labor force participation rate rises to 41.7%, but earnings decline, revealing deeper vulnerabilities in the labor market.1 Oct, 2025
Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsReclaim the district as a democratic commons, Pg8Article advocates for district-level democratic decentralization to empower youth, enhance governance, and foster inclusive growth beyond urban centers.Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors1 Oct, 2025Reclaim the district as a democratic commons, Pg8Article advocates for district-level democratic decentralization to empower youth, enhance governance, and foster inclusive growth beyond urban centers.1 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India to extend its railway grid to Bhutan: how this will help the neighbours, Pg14.India extends railway grid to Bhutan with ₹6,033 crore investment, boosting trade and regional ties amid China's influence.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.1 Oct, 2025India to extend its railway grid to Bhutan: how this will help the neighbours, Pg14.India extends railway grid to Bhutan with ₹6,033 crore investment, boosting trade and regional ties amid China's influence.1 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFiscal deficit at 38% of FY26 target in April-August, Pg15.India's fiscal deficit hits 38.1% of FY26 target in April-August amid contracting tax revenues and accelerated capital expenditure.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting1 Oct, 2025Fiscal deficit at 38% of FY26 target in April-August, Pg15.India's fiscal deficit hits 38.1% of FY26 target in April-August amid contracting tax revenues and accelerated capital expenditure.1 Oct, 2025