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Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India's cheapest power needs new buyers, Pg11

India seeks new buyers for its cheapest renewable power through open access, industrial clusters, and green manufacturing initiatives.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 Jan, 2026

India's cheapest power needs new buyers, Pg11

India seeks new buyers for its cheapest renewable power through open access, industrial clusters, and green manufacturing initiatives.

31 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Signing of FTAs is a start. Their success will be judged by gains in global market, Pg11

India's FTAs with EU, UK, and Australia unlock $3.5 trillion market, but success hinges on domestic reforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

31 Jan, 2026

Signing of FTAs is a start. Their success will be judged by gains in global market, Pg11

India's FTAs with EU, UK, and Australia unlock $3.5 trillion market, but success hinges on domestic reforms.

31 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's next manufacturing leap will be about what it produces, Pg10

India's manufacturing sector poised for strategic growth via technology, R&D, and global value chain integration, enhancing competitiveness and indispensability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

31 Jan, 2026

India's next manufacturing leap will be about what it produces, Pg10

India's manufacturing sector poised for strategic growth via technology, R&D, and global value chain integration, enhancing competitiveness and indispensability.

31 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

EU deal goes beyond trade... can lift manufacturing: Goyal, Pg1

Piyush Goyal highlights strategic, defence, and financial integration beyond trade in the EU-India FTA, boosting manufacturing and decarbonization efforts.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 Jan, 2026

EU deal goes beyond trade... can lift manufacturing: Goyal, Pg1

Piyush Goyal highlights strategic, defence, and financial integration beyond trade in the EU-India FTA, boosting manufacturing and decarbonization efforts.

31 Jan, 2026

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

Economic Survey predicts bright India, increasingly darker world, Pg1

Economic Survey 2025-26 forecasts 7% medium-term growth for India amidst global economic fragility and potential crises.

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

30 Jan, 2026

Economic Survey predicts bright India, increasingly darker world, Pg1

Economic Survey 2025-26 forecasts 7% medium-term growth for India amidst global economic fragility and potential crises.

30 Jan, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Economics of Animal Rearing

Agricultural growth slows down to 3.5% in 2025-26, Pg14

Economic Survey reveals agricultural sector growth slows to 3.5% in Q2 2025-26, despite record foodgrain production of 3,577.3 lakh tonnes.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Economics of Animal Rearing

30 Jan, 2026

Agricultural growth slows down to 3.5% in 2025-26, Pg14

Economic Survey reveals agricultural sector growth slows to 3.5% in Q2 2025-26, despite record foodgrain production of 3,577.3 lakh tonnes.

30 Jan, 2026

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

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Economic Survey reveals gig workers' income volatility and financial exclusion despite employment growth, highlighting algorithmic biases and low monthly earnings.

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

30 Jan, 2026

Gig workers face income volatility, says Survey, Pg13

Economic Survey reveals gig workers' income volatility and financial exclusion despite employment growth, highlighting algorithmic biases and low monthly earnings.

30 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Economic Survey advocates FRBM Act relaxation for Centre amid geopolitical volatility, flags States' worsening finances due to rising expenditure.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Survey calls for relaxing FRBM for Centre, but says States’ finances worsening, Pg13

Economic Survey advocates FRBM Act relaxation for Centre amid geopolitical volatility, flags States' worsening finances due to rising expenditure.

30 Jan, 2026

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

Survey raises concerns over unconditional cash transfers, Pg13

Economic Survey flags fiscal risks of unconditional cash transfers, citing sustainability concerns amid rising state expenditures and potential crowding out of capital investments.

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

30 Jan, 2026

Survey raises concerns over unconditional cash transfers, Pg13

Economic Survey flags fiscal risks of unconditional cash transfers, citing sustainability concerns amid rising state expenditures and potential crowding out of capital investments.

30 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Jan, 2026

Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13

Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.

30 Jan, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society 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

Is India prepared for the end of globalisation?, Pg8

Article analyzes the decline of globalization, rise of mercantilism, and India's challenges and opportunities in the emerging world order.

30 Jan, 2026

Is India prepared for the end of globalisation?, Pg8

Article analyzes the decline of globalization, rise of mercantilism, and India's challenges and opportunities in the emerging world order.

30 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Has health spending by the Centre increased?, Pg10

National Health Policy flounders as Union health spending lags, jeopardizing healthcare access and equity across states.

30 Jan, 2026

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

India-Arab League: bridging cultures, creating opportunities, Pg8

India-Arab League Foreign Ministers' Meeting aims to bolster ties amidst regional conflicts, focusing on trade, security, and strategic partnerships.

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

30 Jan, 2026

India-Arab League: bridging cultures, creating opportunities, Pg8

India-Arab League Foreign Ministers' Meeting aims to bolster ties amidst regional conflicts, focusing on trade, security, and strategic partnerships.

30 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Devolution, not debt, Pg8

States increasingly rely on debt over devolution for finances, raising concerns about fiscal autonomy and macroeconomic stability in India.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Devolution, not debt, Pg8

States increasingly rely on debt over devolution for finances, raising concerns about fiscal autonomy and macroeconomic stability in India.

30 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Will removing curbs on Chinese FDI help India?, Pg9

India reconsiders Chinese FDI curbs to boost manufacturing, exports, and reduce trade deficit amid geopolitical shifts and supply chain adjustments.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

30 Jan, 2026

Will removing curbs on Chinese FDI help India?, Pg9

India reconsiders Chinese FDI curbs to boost manufacturing, exports, and reduce trade deficit amid geopolitical shifts and supply chain adjustments.

30 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

30 Jan, 2026

MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.

30 Jan, 2026

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Live entertainment sector surpassed Rs 10,000 cr in ’24, Pg6

India's live entertainment sector exceeds ₹10,000 crore, boosting tourism and urban services, but faces venue and regulatory hurdles.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

30 Jan, 2026

Live entertainment sector surpassed Rs 10,000 cr in ’24, Pg6

India's live entertainment sector exceeds ₹10,000 crore, boosting tourism and urban services, but faces venue and regulatory hurdles.

30 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Government Budgeting

Digital addiction, rising obesity key health challenges, Pg6

Economic Survey highlights digital addiction affecting productivity and rising obesity due to ultra-processed foods, advocating warning labels and taxes.

Health Sector Government Budgeting

30 Jan, 2026

Digital addiction, rising obesity key health challenges, Pg6

Economic Survey highlights digital addiction affecting productivity and rising obesity due to ultra-processed foods, advocating warning labels and taxes.

30 Jan, 2026