Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingBudget 2026-27: 'Important to anchor our fiscal policy in terms of debt', Pg9Economist Prachi Mishra analyzes Budget 2026-27's fiscal policy shift towards debt-to-GDP ratio targeting and its implications on private investment.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting27 Feb, 2026Budget 2026-27: 'Important to anchor our fiscal policy in terms of debt', Pg9Economist Prachi Mishra analyzes Budget 2026-27's fiscal policy shift towards debt-to-GDP ratio targeting and its implications on private investment.27 Feb, 2026
E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSmoother access for start-ups, swifter claim disposal in latest Railway reforms, Pg8Railways unveils Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT system, fostering start-up innovation and expediting accident claim resolutions through digitization and increased funding.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development27 Feb, 2026Smoother access for start-ups, swifter claim disposal in latest Railway reforms, Pg8Railways unveils Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT system, fostering start-up innovation and expediting accident claim resolutions through digitization and increased funding.27 Feb, 2026
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.'Rare earth shortages worsen in US despite trade truce', Pg16US firms grapple with rare earth shortages despite trade truce, impacting aerospace and semiconductor industries amid US-China trade dynamics.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.27 Feb, 2026'Rare earth shortages worsen in US despite trade truce', Pg16US firms grapple with rare earth shortages despite trade truce, impacting aerospace and semiconductor industries amid US-China trade dynamics.27 Feb, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthSEBI revamps mutual fund rulebook, Pg16SEBI overhauls mutual fund regulations, eliminates solution-oriented schemes, and permits higher exposure to gold, silver, and InvITs to boost fund diversification.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth27 Feb, 2026SEBI revamps mutual fund rulebook, Pg16SEBI overhauls mutual fund regulations, eliminates solution-oriented schemes, and permits higher exposure to gold, silver, and InvITs to boost fund diversification.27 Feb, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentDeflators, discrepancies, data sources: GDP set to get updated, Pg16India's GDP calculation undergoes major overhaul with new 2022-23 base year, aiming for accurate economic structure representation and revised growth trajectory.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment27 Feb, 2026Deflators, discrepancies, data sources: GDP set to get updated, Pg16India's GDP calculation undergoes major overhaul with new 2022-23 base year, aiming for accurate economic structure representation and revised growth trajectory.27 Feb, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsA new compact to reshape India's cities, Pg13Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) launched with ₹1 lakh crore outlay to reshape Indian cities through market-linked, reform-driven infrastructure development.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models27 Feb, 2026A new compact to reshape India's cities, Pg13Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) launched with ₹1 lakh crore outlay to reshape Indian cities through market-linked, reform-driven infrastructure development.27 Feb, 2026
Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentPM to inaugurate country’s first semiconductor fabrication plant in Sanand, Pg10PM Modi to inaugurate India's first semiconductor fabrication plant in Sanand, Gujarat, with ₹22,516 crore investment, creating 5,000 jobs.Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development27 Feb, 2026PM to inaugurate country’s first semiconductor fabrication plant in Sanand, Pg10PM Modi to inaugurate India's first semiconductor fabrication plant in Sanand, Gujarat, with ₹22,516 crore investment, creating 5,000 jobs.27 Feb, 2026
E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndia's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot demonstrated (REC showcased a live demonstration of the PSP energy trading pilot program under the India Energy Stack, which allows consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.), Pg18REC demonstrates India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot under India Energy Stack, empowering consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life26 Feb, 2026India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot demonstrated (REC showcased a live demonstration of the PSP energy trading pilot program under the India Energy Stack, which allows consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.), Pg18REC demonstrates India's first P2P decentralized energy trading pilot under India Energy Stack, empowering consumers and farmers to trade renewable energy.26 Feb, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.US import duties on Indian solar panels may hit domestic OEMs, Pg13US imposes 12.6% countervailing duty on Indian solar panel imports, threatening domestic manufacturers amid oversupply and pricing pressures.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.26 Feb, 2026US import duties on Indian solar panels may hit domestic OEMs, Pg13US imposes 12.6% countervailing duty on Indian solar panel imports, threatening domestic manufacturers amid oversupply and pricing pressures.26 Feb, 2026
Government BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasGovernment BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia's recent defence surge is not a sign of militarism. It is a sign of maturity, Pg11India boosts defence spending by 15.19% to modernize military and deter aggression amid rising geopolitical tensions with China and Pakistan.Government BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasGovernment BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas26 Feb, 2026India's recent defence surge is not a sign of militarism. It is a sign of maturity, Pg11India boosts defence spending by 15.19% to modernize military and deter aggression amid rising geopolitical tensions with China and Pakistan.26 Feb, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.US slaps 126% tariff on solar firms, cites Adani not joining subsidy probe, Pg1US imposes 126% tariff on Indian solar firms after Adani Group withdraws from subsidy probe, impacting $792.6 million exports.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.26 Feb, 2026US slaps 126% tariff on solar firms, cites Adani not joining subsidy probe, Pg1US imposes 126% tariff on Indian solar firms after Adani Group withdraws from subsidy probe, impacting $792.6 million exports.26 Feb, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIT and ComputersIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIT and ComputersIT sector stocks crash 5% as report warns of SaaS becoming obsolete; down 21% in Feb, Pg15Indian IT sector faces turmoil as AI advancements threaten SaaS model, triggering stock crash and layoff fears.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIT and ComputersIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIT and Computers25 Feb, 2026IT sector stocks crash 5% as report warns of SaaS becoming obsolete; down 21% in Feb, Pg15Indian IT sector faces turmoil as AI advancements threaten SaaS model, triggering stock crash and layoff fears.25 Feb, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnstable, too broad: No UPI payment data in new GDP series, Pg15MoSPI declines UPI data for GDP calculation due to instability and broad payment categories, delaying accurate private consumption expenditure estimation.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting25 Feb, 2026Unstable, too broad: No UPI payment data in new GDP series, Pg15MoSPI declines UPI data for GDP calculation due to instability and broad payment categories, delaying accurate private consumption expenditure estimation.25 Feb, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India's dependence on imported oil may hit fresh full-year high in FY26, Pg15India's oil import dependence hits 88.6% in FY26, driven by rising demand and stagnant domestic production, impacting economy.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.25 Feb, 2026India's dependence on imported oil may hit fresh full-year high in FY26, Pg15India's oil import dependence hits 88.6% in FY26, driven by rising demand and stagnant domestic production, impacting economy.25 Feb, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Amid spurt in small aircraft accidents, DGCA cracks whip, Pg12DGCA enforces strict safety measures for non-scheduled operators after recent aircraft accidents, ensuring transparency and accountability.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.25 Feb, 2026Amid spurt in small aircraft accidents, DGCA cracks whip, Pg12DGCA enforces strict safety measures for non-scheduled operators after recent aircraft accidents, ensuring transparency and accountability.25 Feb, 2026
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Vande Bharat Express set to roll between Srinagar and Jammu, Pg3Vande Bharat Express to connect Srinagar and Jammu, reducing travel time to under 5 hours; Srinagar airport expansion approved.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.25 Feb, 2026Vande Bharat Express set to roll between Srinagar and Jammu, Pg3Vande Bharat Express to connect Srinagar and Jammu, reducing travel time to under 5 hours; Srinagar airport expansion approved.25 Feb, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersAfter AI Summit, a question: Has India chosen to be a consumer in age of creators?, Pg11India's AI ambition faces reality check as insufficient funding threatens to relegate it to consumer status amid global tech race.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers25 Feb, 2026After AI Summit, a question: Has India chosen to be a consumer in age of creators?, Pg11India's AI ambition faces reality check as insufficient funding threatens to relegate it to consumer status amid global tech race.25 Feb, 2026
Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesCentre increases MSP for jute by ₹275 per quintal, Pg12Centre hikes raw jute MSP to ₹5,925/quintal for 2024-25, aiming 61.8% return over production cost for farmers.Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices25 Feb, 2026Centre increases MSP for jute by ₹275 per quintal, Pg12Centre hikes raw jute MSP to ₹5,925/quintal for 2024-25, aiming 61.8% return over production cost for farmers.25 Feb, 2026
World WarsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment BudgetingWorld WarsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment BudgetingHow the Russia-Ukraine war is hurting the home front, Pg7Russia-Ukraine war inflicts heavy economic costs: Ukraine faces $558 billion reconstruction, both nations grapple with inflation, reduced social spending.World WarsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment BudgetingWorld WarsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment Budgeting25 Feb, 2026How the Russia-Ukraine war is hurting the home front, Pg7Russia-Ukraine war inflicts heavy economic costs: Ukraine faces $558 billion reconstruction, both nations grapple with inflation, reduced social spending.25 Feb, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian DiasporaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUrbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian DiasporaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentAttracting talent positioned abroad, Pg7US H-1B visa changes prompt India to lure back talent through policy reforms and investment in R&D and infrastructure.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian DiasporaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUrbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian DiasporaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment25 Feb, 2026Attracting talent positioned abroad, Pg7US H-1B visa changes prompt India to lure back talent through policy reforms and investment in R&D and infrastructure.25 Feb, 2026