Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

OPEC+ to boost oil output when Hormuz reopens, Pg13

OPEC+ agrees to modest oil output increase amid Hormuz Strait closure, failing to ease soaring crude prices and global supply concerns.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

6 Apr, 2026

OPEC+ to boost oil output when Hormuz reopens, Pg13

OPEC+ agrees to modest oil output increase amid Hormuz Strait closure, failing to ease soaring crude prices and global supply concerns.

6 Apr, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Relief to wind, solar generators; electricity regulator delays stricter grid stability rules, Pg13

Electricity regulator delays stricter grid stability rules for wind, solar generators, offering temporary relief amid renewable energy expansion.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

6 Apr, 2026

Relief to wind, solar generators; electricity regulator delays stricter grid stability rules, Pg13

Electricity regulator delays stricter grid stability rules for wind, solar generators, offering temporary relief amid renewable energy expansion.

6 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Oracle job losses should lead to rethink on skilling, Pg11

Oracle layoffs highlight need for AI skilling, demand creation, and education investment in India's tech sector.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Education Sector Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

6 Apr, 2026

Oracle job losses should lead to rethink on skilling, Pg11

Oracle layoffs highlight need for AI skilling, demand creation, and education investment in India's tech sector.

6 Apr, 2026

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

It's time to insulate food from oil shocks, Pg10

Global food prices remain stable despite oil price surge; biofuel mandates and agrochemical shortages pose future risks.

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

6 Apr, 2026

It's time to insulate food from oil shocks, Pg10

Global food prices remain stable despite oil price surge; biofuel mandates and agrochemical shortages pose future risks.

6 Apr, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Nuclear fusion cost models too optimistic to be viable: experts, Pg12

Nuclear fusion's economic viability questioned as experts find cost reduction models too optimistic, risking misallocation of climate mitigation funds.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

5 Apr, 2026

Nuclear fusion cost models too optimistic to be viable: experts, Pg12

Nuclear fusion's economic viability questioned as experts find cost reduction models too optimistic, risking misallocation of climate mitigation funds.

5 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

Increased coal reliance may lead to record solar curtailment amid West Asia gas supply constraints and rising summer power demand.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Apr, 2026

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

Increased coal reliance may lead to record solar curtailment amid West Asia gas supply constraints and rising summer power demand.

5 Apr, 2026

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

Russia assures steady oil and LNG supply to India, Pg1

Russia assures India of steady oil, LNG, and fertilizer supplies amidst global energy insecurity and geopolitical tensions, strengthening bilateral ties.

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

4 Apr, 2026

Russia assures steady oil and LNG supply to India, Pg1

Russia assures India of steady oil, LNG, and fertilizer supplies amidst global energy insecurity and geopolitical tensions, strengthening bilateral ties.

4 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

US announces 100% tariff on patented pharma; limited impact on India, Pg8

US imposes 100% tariff on patented pharmaceuticals impacting India's drug exports and trade relations amid supply chain concerns.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

4 Apr, 2026

US announces 100% tariff on patented pharma; limited impact on India, Pg8

US imposes 100% tariff on patented pharmaceuticals impacting India's drug exports and trade relations amid supply chain concerns.

4 Apr, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Fresh IBC amendments: How govt looks to plug gaps in insolvency code, Pg17

Parliament passes IBC Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing out-of-court mechanisms and strict NCLT timelines for faster insolvency resolution.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

4 Apr, 2026

Fresh IBC amendments: How govt looks to plug gaps in insolvency code, Pg17

Parliament passes IBC Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing out-of-court mechanisms and strict NCLT timelines for faster insolvency resolution.

4 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Between oil shock and El Niño, how high inflation could go, Pg16

US-Iran conflict and El Niño pose inflation risks; crude oil surge may breach RBI's comfort zone, impacting interest rates.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

4 Apr, 2026

Between oil shock and El Niño, how high inflation could go, Pg16

US-Iran conflict and El Niño pose inflation risks; crude oil surge may breach RBI's comfort zone, impacting interest rates.

4 Apr, 2026

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

Earnings at risk: India Inc profits may taper off by 15% in FY27, Pg17

Geopolitical turmoil in West Asia threatens India Inc's profits, potentially causing a 10-15% decline in FY27 earnings.

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

4 Apr, 2026

Earnings at risk: India Inc profits may taper off by 15% in FY27, Pg17

Geopolitical turmoil in West Asia threatens India Inc's profits, potentially causing a 10-15% decline in FY27 earnings.

4 Apr, 2026

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

Manufacturing PMI slumps to four-year low, Pg15

India's Manufacturing PMI hits four-year low at 55.9 in March amid cost pressures and geopolitical uncertainties.

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

3 Apr, 2026

Manufacturing PMI slumps to four-year low, Pg15

India's Manufacturing PMI hits four-year low at 55.9 in March amid cost pressures and geopolitical uncertainties.

3 Apr, 2026

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

Critical petrochemical products get full customs duty exemption (‘Centre will lose Rs 1,800 crore in revenue due to the three-month exemption on petrochemical products’), Pg15

Government waives customs duty on critical petrochemicals until June 30, 2026, to ease supply chain disruptions amid West Asia tensions.

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

3 Apr, 2026

Critical petrochemical products get full customs duty exemption (‘Centre will lose Rs 1,800 crore in revenue due to the three-month exemption on petrochemical products’), Pg15

Government waives customs duty on critical petrochemicals until June 30, 2026, to ease supply chain disruptions amid West Asia tensions.

3 Apr, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Some smart(phone) lessons for industrial policy, Pg13

Smartphone PLI scheme propels India's export share to 8%, generating 1.5 lakh jobs and $64 billion in production.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Apr, 2026

Some smart(phone) lessons for industrial policy, Pg13

Smartphone PLI scheme propels India's export share to 8%, generating 1.5 lakh jobs and $64 billion in production.

3 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

No Trump roadmap, India needs its own, Pg12

India navigates energy crisis amidst US-Iran tensions; seeks diversified energy sources and strategic trade partnerships for economic resilience.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Apr, 2026

No Trump roadmap, India needs its own, Pg12

India navigates energy crisis amidst US-Iran tensions; seeks diversified energy sources and strategic trade partnerships for economic resilience.

3 Apr, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India's defence exports rose by 62.66% in '25-26 to reach all-time high of Rs 38,424 cr, Pg10

India's defence exports surge 62.66% to record Rs 38,424 crore in FY26, driven by private sector growth.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Apr, 2026

India's defence exports rose by 62.66% in '25-26 to reach all-time high of Rs 38,424 cr, Pg10

India's defence exports surge 62.66% to record Rs 38,424 crore in FY26, driven by private sector growth.

3 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Rajnath chairs IGoM meeting, emphasises constant vigil to ease West Asia war impact, Pg10

IGoM addresses West Asia conflict impact: Customs relief, fuel price caps, and LPG supply stability ensured by government.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Apr, 2026

Rajnath chairs IGoM meeting, emphasises constant vigil to ease West Asia war impact, Pg10

IGoM addresses West Asia conflict impact: Customs relief, fuel price caps, and LPG supply stability ensured by government.

3 Apr, 2026

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.

Hopes of early end to war dim, Trump says will strike Iran hard, Pg3

Trump's Iran war intensifies, threatening prolonged energy crisis as Strait of Hormuz remains closed, escalating global economic uncertainty.

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.

3 Apr, 2026

Hopes of early end to war dim, Trump says will strike Iran hard, Pg3

Trump's Iran war intensifies, threatening prolonged energy crisis as Strait of Hormuz remains closed, escalating global economic uncertainty.

3 Apr, 2026

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

India joins 60 nations at UK meeting calling for opening of Strait of Hormuz, Pg3

India joins global call for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid shipping disruption impacting energy supplies and seeks preferential market access in US trade deal.

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

3 Apr, 2026

India joins 60 nations at UK meeting calling for opening of Strait of Hormuz, Pg3

India joins global call for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid shipping disruption impacting energy supplies and seeks preferential market access in US trade deal.

3 Apr, 2026

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

LPG, LNG sources diversified: At CCS, PM flags efforts to 'safeguard' citizens, Pg1

PM Modi chairs CCS meeting to secure essential supplies, emphasizing energy diversification, price stability, and strategic measures to mitigate West Asia conflict impacts.

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

2 Apr, 2026

LPG, LNG sources diversified: At CCS, PM flags efforts to 'safeguard' citizens, Pg1

PM Modi chairs CCS meeting to secure essential supplies, emphasizing energy diversification, price stability, and strategic measures to mitigate West Asia conflict impacts.

2 Apr, 2026

Economy

OPEC+ to boost oil output when Hormuz reopens, Pg13

OPEC+ to boost oil output when Hormuz reopens, Pg13

Relief to wind, solar generators; electricity regulator delays stricter grid stability rules, Pg13

Relief to wind, solar generators; electricity regulator delays stricter grid stability rules, Pg13

Oracle job losses should lead to rethink on skilling, Pg11

Oracle job losses should lead to rethink on skilling, Pg11

It's time to insulate food from oil shocks, Pg10

It's time to insulate food from oil shocks, Pg10

Nuclear fusion cost models too optimistic to be viable: experts, Pg12

Nuclear fusion cost models too optimistic to be viable: experts, Pg12

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

Russia assures steady oil and LNG supply to India, Pg1

Russia assures steady oil and LNG supply to India, Pg1

US announces 100% tariff on patented pharma; limited impact on India, Pg8

US announces 100% tariff on patented pharma; limited impact on India, Pg8

Fresh IBC amendments: How govt looks to plug gaps in insolvency code, Pg17

Fresh IBC amendments: How govt looks to plug gaps in insolvency code, Pg17

Between oil shock and El Niño, how high inflation could go, Pg16

Between oil shock and El Niño, how high inflation could go, Pg16

Earnings at risk: India Inc profits may taper off by 15% in FY27, Pg17

Earnings at risk: India Inc profits may taper off by 15% in FY27, Pg17

Manufacturing PMI slumps to four-year low, Pg15

Manufacturing PMI slumps to four-year low, Pg15

Critical petrochemical products get full customs duty exemption (‘Centre will lose Rs 1,800 crore in revenue due to the three-month exemption on petrochemical products’), Pg15

Critical petrochemical products get full customs duty exemption (‘Centre will lose Rs 1,800 crore in revenue due to the three-month exemption on petrochemical products’), Pg15

Some smart(phone) lessons for industrial policy, Pg13

Some smart(phone) lessons for industrial policy, Pg13

No Trump roadmap, India needs its own, Pg12

No Trump roadmap, India needs its own, Pg12

India's defence exports rose by 62.66% in '25-26 to reach all-time high of Rs 38,424 cr, Pg10

India's defence exports rose by 62.66% in '25-26 to reach all-time high of Rs 38,424 cr, Pg10

Rajnath chairs IGoM meeting, emphasises constant vigil to ease West Asia war impact, Pg10

Rajnath chairs IGoM meeting, emphasises constant vigil to ease West Asia war impact, Pg10

Hopes of early end to war dim, Trump says will strike Iran hard, Pg3

Hopes of early end to war dim, Trump says will strike Iran hard, Pg3

India joins 60 nations at UK meeting calling for opening of Strait of Hormuz, Pg3

India joins 60 nations at UK meeting calling for opening of Strait of Hormuz, Pg3

LPG, LNG sources diversified: At CCS, PM flags efforts to 'safeguard' citizens, Pg1

LPG, LNG sources diversified: At CCS, PM flags efforts to 'safeguard' citizens, Pg1

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