Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

In the new world order, economic policy is also foreign policy, Pg12

India navigates the evolving global economic landscape, aligning with US on economic security amid shifting geopolitical dynamics with China and Russia.

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

11 Feb, 2026

In the new world order, economic policy is also foreign policy, Pg12

India navigates the evolving global economic landscape, aligning with US on economic security amid shifting geopolitical dynamics with China and Russia.

11 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

White House fact sheet adds 'certain pulses' to reduced/zero tariff list, Pg1

US pressures India to reduce tariffs on 'certain pulses', escalating trade negotiations post interim agreement framework announcement.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

11 Feb, 2026

White House fact sheet adds 'certain pulses' to reduced/zero tariff list, Pg1

US pressures India to reduce tariffs on 'certain pulses', escalating trade negotiations post interim agreement framework announcement.

11 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Economics of Animal Rearing

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Erode's Misty Milk highlights credit constraints hindering SME growth, job creation despite demand and infrastructure availability.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Economics of Animal Rearing

10 Feb, 2026

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Erode's Misty Milk highlights credit constraints hindering SME growth, job creation despite demand and infrastructure availability.

10 Feb, 2026

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

Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7

RBI survey reveals diverging consumer confidence: rural India optimistic, driving non-essential spending, while urban areas remain cautious despite income stability.

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

10 Feb, 2026

Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7

RBI survey reveals diverging consumer confidence: rural India optimistic, driving non-essential spending, while urban areas remain cautious despite income stability.

10 Feb, 2026

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

Govt to support steel exports hit by CBAM, Pg19

India's steel exports face challenges due to EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; government pledges support for the sector.

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

10 Feb, 2026

Govt to support steel exports hit by CBAM, Pg19

India's steel exports face challenges due to EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; government pledges support for the sector.

10 Feb, 2026

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

Developed nations must bridge $6.5 trillion gap in India's net-zero push: NITI Aayog, Pg19

NITI Aayog reports India needs $6.5T from developed nations to achieve net-zero by 2070 alongside economic development.

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

10 Feb, 2026

Developed nations must bridge $6.5 trillion gap in India's net-zero push: NITI Aayog, Pg19

NITI Aayog reports India needs $6.5T from developed nations to achieve net-zero by 2070 alongside economic development.

10 Feb, 2026

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

Domestic MFs halve ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% in Dec '25, Pg19

Domestic MFs reduce ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% by December 2025 due to strong inflows.

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

10 Feb, 2026

Domestic MFs halve ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% in Dec '25, Pg19

Domestic MFs reduce ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% by December 2025 due to strong inflows.

10 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing

How US trade deal may alter India's feed market, Pg16

US trade deal may alter India's feed market by opening doors for sorghum and DDGS imports.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing

10 Feb, 2026

How US trade deal may alter India's feed market, Pg16

US trade deal may alter India's feed market by opening doors for sorghum and DDGS imports.

10 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Meanwhile, flux in agency behind PMKVY: CEO exit, police complaint, Pg15

PMKVY faces turbulence: CEO ousted, police complaint filed over misappropriation, and CAG indicts scheme's functioning, raising governance concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

10 Feb, 2026

Meanwhile, flux in agency behind PMKVY: CEO exit, police complaint, Pg15

PMKVY faces turbulence: CEO ousted, police complaint filed over misappropriation, and CAG indicts scheme's functioning, raising governance concerns.

10 Feb, 2026

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

Prepare DPRs for 7 high-speed rail corridors: Board, Pg14

Railway Board directs NHSRCL to prepare DPRs for seven new high-speed rail corridors, boosting infrastructure development and connectivity.

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

10 Feb, 2026

Prepare DPRs for 7 high-speed rail corridors: Board, Pg14

Railway Board directs NHSRCL to prepare DPRs for seven new high-speed rail corridors, boosting infrastructure development and connectivity.

10 Feb, 2026

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

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

Budget allocates ₹13,416.20 crore for space research, focusing on telescopes and deep-space exploration, but expenditure lags raise concerns.

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

9 Feb, 2026

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

Budget allocates ₹13,416.20 crore for space research, focusing on telescopes and deep-space exploration, but expenditure lags raise concerns.

9 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

‘Trade deal with U.S. enhances our relationship’, Pg11

India-U.S. trade deal nears completion, promising enhanced strategic ties and increased commodity trade, safeguarding Indian agriculture sensitivities.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

9 Feb, 2026

‘Trade deal with U.S. enhances our relationship’, Pg11

India-U.S. trade deal nears completion, promising enhanced strategic ties and increased commodity trade, safeguarding Indian agriculture sensitivities.

9 Feb, 2026

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

Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8

AI plugins trigger market selloff: Indian IT sector faces existential threat due to AI-driven automation replacing traditional outsourcing models.

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

9 Feb, 2026

Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8

AI plugins trigger market selloff: Indian IT sector faces existential threat due to AI-driven automation replacing traditional outsourcing models.

9 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

From business to tech, India inks key pacts with Malaysia, Pg6

India and Malaysia strengthen ties focusing on AI, semiconductors, and defense through strategic agreements and partnerships to enhance bilateral cooperation.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

9 Feb, 2026

From business to tech, India inks key pacts with Malaysia, Pg6

India and Malaysia strengthen ties focusing on AI, semiconductors, and defense through strategic agreements and partnerships to enhance bilateral cooperation.

9 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig workers face precarious conditions despite platform promises, struggling with falling incomes, algorithmic control, and lack of social security.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

9 Feb, 2026

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig workers face precarious conditions despite platform promises, struggling with falling incomes, algorithmic control, and lack of social security.

9 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

AI Impact Summit: India aims for a larger share of the AI pie, Pg16

India to host AI Impact Summit 2026, focusing on AI governance, solutions for Global South, and indigenous AI language models.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

9 Feb, 2026

AI Impact Summit: India aims for a larger share of the AI pie, Pg16

India to host AI Impact Summit 2026, focusing on AI governance, solutions for Global South, and indigenous AI language models.

9 Feb, 2026

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

Why borrowings have now begun biting govts, Pg16

States face higher borrowing costs despite RBI rate cuts due to rising debt and liquidity crunch, impacting fiscal management.

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

9 Feb, 2026

Why borrowings have now begun biting govts, Pg16

States face higher borrowing costs despite RBI rate cuts due to rising debt and liquidity crunch, impacting fiscal management.

9 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

From Mexico to South Africa: Why Indian automakers are facing rising tariff walls, Pg13

Indian automakers face export hurdles as Mexico imposes 50% tariffs and South Africa considers duty hikes on vehicle imports.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

9 Feb, 2026

From Mexico to South Africa: Why Indian automakers are facing rising tariff walls, Pg13

Indian automakers face export hurdles as Mexico imposes 50% tariffs and South Africa considers duty hikes on vehicle imports.

9 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

No sunset date for old tax regime, 95% of refunds disbursed: CBDT chief, Pg13

CBDT clarifies old tax regime's future, emphasizing taxpayer choice amidst rising adoption of the new regime and refund disbursement progress.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

9 Feb, 2026

No sunset date for old tax regime, 95% of refunds disbursed: CBDT chief, Pg13

CBDT clarifies old tax regime's future, emphasizing taxpayer choice amidst rising adoption of the new regime and refund disbursement progress.

9 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Budget makes good moves on the textile economy, Pg11

Union Budget emphasizes textile sector with integrated schemes, infrastructure, and skill development, but value creation and artisan empowerment gaps remain.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

9 Feb, 2026

Budget makes good moves on the textile economy, Pg11

Union Budget emphasizes textile sector with integrated schemes, infrastructure, and skill development, but value creation and artisan empowerment gaps remain.

9 Feb, 2026

Economy

In the new world order, economic policy is also foreign policy, Pg12

In the new world order, economic policy is also foreign policy, Pg12

White House fact sheet adds 'certain pulses' to reduced/zero tariff list, Pg1

White House fact sheet adds 'certain pulses' to reduced/zero tariff list, Pg1

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7

Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7

Govt to support steel exports hit by CBAM, Pg19

Govt to support steel exports hit by CBAM, Pg19

Developed nations must bridge $6.5 trillion gap in India's net-zero push: NITI Aayog, Pg19

Developed nations must bridge $6.5 trillion gap in India's net-zero push: NITI Aayog, Pg19

Domestic MFs halve ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% in Dec '25, Pg19

Domestic MFs halve ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% in Dec '25, Pg19

How US trade deal may alter India's feed market, Pg16

How US trade deal may alter India's feed market, Pg16

Meanwhile, flux in agency behind PMKVY: CEO exit, police complaint, Pg15

Meanwhile, flux in agency behind PMKVY: CEO exit, police complaint, Pg15

Prepare DPRs for 7 high-speed rail corridors: Board, Pg14

Prepare DPRs for 7 high-speed rail corridors: Board, Pg14

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

‘Trade deal with U.S. enhances our relationship’, Pg11

‘Trade deal with U.S. enhances our relationship’, Pg11

Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8

Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8

From business to tech, India inks key pacts with Malaysia, Pg6

From business to tech, India inks key pacts with Malaysia, Pg6

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

AI Impact Summit: India aims for a larger share of the AI pie, Pg16

AI Impact Summit: India aims for a larger share of the AI pie, Pg16

Why borrowings have now begun biting govts, Pg16

Why borrowings have now begun biting govts, Pg16

From Mexico to South Africa: Why Indian automakers are facing rising tariff walls, Pg13

From Mexico to South Africa: Why Indian automakers are facing rising tariff walls, Pg13

No sunset date for old tax regime, 95% of refunds disbursed: CBDT chief, Pg13

No sunset date for old tax regime, 95% of refunds disbursed: CBDT chief, Pg13

Budget makes good moves on the textile economy, Pg11

Budget makes good moves on the textile economy, Pg11

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