Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Ujjani Dam, Pg7

South Central Railway constructs ₹6.91 crore, 33 km diversion line due to Ujjani Dam submergence on Bhima River.

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

26 Mar, 2026

Ujjani Dam, Pg7

South Central Railway constructs ₹6.91 crore, 33 km diversion line due to Ujjani Dam submergence on Bhima River.

26 Mar, 2026

E Governance Government Budgeting

GST composition scheme, Pg7

GST Composition Scheme offers simplified compliance for small taxpayers with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore; apply by March 31, 2026.

E Governance Government Budgeting

26 Mar, 2026

GST composition scheme, Pg7

GST Composition Scheme offers simplified compliance for small taxpayers with turnover up to ₹1.5 crore; apply by March 31, 2026.

26 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

Surcharge on share buyback gains from April 1, Pg21

Share buyback gains to face flat 12% surcharge from April 1st, impacting individual and corporate shareholders, as per Finance Bill amendments.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

26 Mar, 2026

Surcharge on share buyback gains from April 1, Pg21

Share buyback gains to face flat 12% surcharge from April 1st, impacting individual and corporate shareholders, as per Finance Bill amendments.

26 Mar, 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.

LPG to PNG, Pg21

Government mandates PNG switch for LPG users in connected areas to ease import burden amid West Asia crisis.

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.

26 Mar, 2026

LPG to PNG, Pg21

Government mandates PNG switch for LPG users in connected areas to ease import burden amid West Asia crisis.

26 Mar, 2026

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

Informal Economy, Pg11

ASUSE 2025 reveals informal sector growth lags behind overall GDP despite increased employment, highlighting productivity concerns and formalization needs.

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

26 Mar, 2026

Informal Economy, Pg11

ASUSE 2025 reveals informal sector growth lags behind overall GDP despite increased employment, highlighting productivity concerns and formalization needs.

26 Mar, 2026

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

15-point plan of USA for Iran, Pg1

US proposes 15-point plan to Iran via Pakistan for ceasefire, sanctions relief, and nuclear rollback amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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

26 Mar, 2026

15-point plan of USA for Iran, Pg1

US proposes 15-point plan to Iran via Pakistan for ceasefire, sanctions relief, and nuclear rollback amid escalating Middle East tensions.

26 Mar, 2026

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

Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz in call with Modi, Pg1

Trump and Modi discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz security amid rising energy concerns and global economic instability.

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

25 Mar, 2026

Trump discusses Strait of Hormuz in call with Modi, Pg1

Trump and Modi discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz security amid rising energy concerns and global economic instability.

25 Mar, 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

West Asia war: March private sector growth weakest in 3.5 yrs, Pg17

West Asia war impacts India's private sector growth; March PMI hits 3.5-year low due to weak domestic demand.

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

25 Mar, 2026

West Asia war: March private sector growth weakest in 3.5 yrs, Pg17

West Asia war impacts India's private sector growth; March PMI hits 3.5-year low due to weak domestic demand.

25 Mar, 2026

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

Informal sector pay rose just 4% in 2025, Pg17

Informal sector wages in India grew by only 3.9% in 2025, a sharp decline from 13% in 2023-24.

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

25 Mar, 2026

Informal sector pay rose just 4% in 2025, Pg17

Informal sector wages in India grew by only 3.9% in 2025, a sharp decline from 13% in 2023-24.

25 Mar, 2026

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

Finance, management, legal sectors: The jobs that AI is most likely to replace, Pg16

AI threatens finance, management, and legal sectors, potentially displacing female, educated, and older workers in US and India.

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

25 Mar, 2026

Finance, management, legal sectors: The jobs that AI is most likely to replace, Pg16

AI threatens finance, management, and legal sectors, potentially displacing female, educated, and older workers in US and India.

25 Mar, 2026

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

No refund for ticket cancellation up to 8 hrs before departure: Rlys, Pg11

Railways Minister announces passenger-centric reforms, including changes to ticket cancellation refunds, salt and automobile transportation, and contractor eligibility.

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

25 Mar, 2026

No refund for ticket cancellation up to 8 hrs before departure: Rlys, Pg11

Railways Minister announces passenger-centric reforms, including changes to ticket cancellation refunds, salt and automobile transportation, and contractor eligibility.

25 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Grim future, Pg8

India's core sector growth hits three-month low amidst contracting domestic crude oil and natural gas production, raising concerns about economic resilience.

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

Grim future, Pg8

India's core sector growth hits three-month low amidst contracting domestic crude oil and natural gas production, raising concerns about economic resilience.

24 Mar, 2026

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

Will Indian refiners buy Iranian crude oil after US sanctions waiver?, Pg9

US temporarily eases Iran oil sanctions; Indian refiners weigh techno-commercial feasibility amid tight global supply and geopolitical tensions.

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

24 Mar, 2026

Will Indian refiners buy Iranian crude oil after US sanctions waiver?, Pg9

US temporarily eases Iran oil sanctions; Indian refiners weigh techno-commercial feasibility amid tight global supply and geopolitical tensions.

24 Mar, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why India must step on the gas with ethanol, Pg14

India considers aggressive ethanol blending strategy amid oil shocks, aiming for E30/E100 fuels and flex-fuel vehicles.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

Why India must step on the gas with ethanol, Pg14

India considers aggressive ethanol blending strategy amid oil shocks, aiming for E30/E100 fuels and flex-fuel vehicles.

24 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Of India’s 5.33 mn tonne of strategic oil reserve capacity, 36% is empty, Pg13

India's strategic petroleum reserves hold only 63% capacity amid West Asia tensions, raising concerns over energy security and import dependence.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

Of India’s 5.33 mn tonne of strategic oil reserve capacity, 36% is empty, Pg13

India's strategic petroleum reserves hold only 63% capacity amid West Asia tensions, raising concerns over energy security and import dependence.

24 Mar, 2026

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

6th month in a row: India sees net FDI outflow again in Jan, Pg13

India faces sixth consecutive month of net FDI outflow in January 2026, tripling December levels amid global uncertainty.

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

24 Mar, 2026

6th month in a row: India sees net FDI outflow again in Jan, Pg13

India faces sixth consecutive month of net FDI outflow in January 2026, tripling December levels amid global uncertainty.

24 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Large private cos see no growth in FY27 capex: Govt survey, Pg13

Government survey reveals large private companies foresee no capex growth in FY27 amid global economic uncertainty, raising concerns about investment trends.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

24 Mar, 2026

Large private cos see no growth in FY27 capex: Govt survey, Pg13

Government survey reveals large private companies foresee no capex growth in FY27 amid global economic uncertainty, raising concerns about investment trends.

24 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.