Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentFoxconn, Tata, 20 others receive nod for electronic component mfg sops, Pg15IT Ministry approves ₹23,000 crore electronics component manufacturing scheme, attracting ₹41,863 crore investment and creating 33,000 jobs.Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development3 Jan, 2026Foxconn, Tata, 20 others receive nod for electronic component mfg sops, Pg15IT Ministry approves ₹23,000 crore electronics component manufacturing scheme, attracting ₹41,863 crore investment and creating 33,000 jobs.3 Jan, 2026
Health SectorGovernment BudgetingHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingCentre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, Pg1Centre's tobacco tax rejig, effective February 1, introduces new excise duties, GST rates, and valuation mechanisms impacting affordability and revenue streams.Health SectorGovernment BudgetingHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting2 Jan, 2026Centre’s tobacco tax rejig to take effect from Feb. 1, Pg1Centre's tobacco tax rejig, effective February 1, introduces new excise duties, GST rates, and valuation mechanisms impacting affordability and revenue streams.2 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingAt Rs 1.79 lakh crore, GST revenue growth back in positive zone in December, Pg12GST collections rebound in December 2025 with 1.3% growth, signaling tax system resilience post rate cuts.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting2 Jan, 2026At Rs 1.79 lakh crore, GST revenue growth back in positive zone in December, Pg12GST collections rebound in December 2025 with 1.3% growth, signaling tax system resilience post rate cuts.2 Jan, 2026
Health SectorGovernment BudgetingHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingCigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3Cigarette prices to surge 15-40% as government hikes GST and excise duties from February 1st, impacting tobacco industry.Health SectorGovernment BudgetingHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting2 Jan, 2026Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3Cigarette prices to surge 15-40% as government hikes GST and excise duties from February 1st, impacting tobacco industry.2 Jan, 2026
Government BudgetingGovernment BudgetingGST cut impact: Fiscal deficit widens on lagging tax collections, Pg4India's fiscal deficit widens to 62.3% due to GST cuts, lagging tax collections, despite record RBI dividend transfer.Government BudgetingGovernment Budgeting1 Jan, 2026GST cut impact: Fiscal deficit widens on lagging tax collections, Pg4India's fiscal deficit widens to 62.3% due to GST cuts, lagging tax collections, despite record RBI dividend transfer.1 Jan, 2026
Government BudgetingGovernment BudgetingController General of Accounts to release data on the Central government's finances, including tax collections and capital expenditure, for November., Pg1Fiscal deficit reaches 52.6% of FY26 target in April-October, data to be released by Controller General of Accounts.Government BudgetingGovernment Budgeting31 Dec, 2025Controller General of Accounts to release data on the Central government's finances, including tax collections and capital expenditure, for November., Pg1Fiscal deficit reaches 52.6% of FY26 target in April-October, data to be released by Controller General of Accounts.31 Dec, 2025
Government BudgetingGovernment BudgetingGovt to borrow Rs 3.84 lakh cr via short-term T-bills, Pg13Government plans to borrow ₹3.84 lakh crore via short-term T-bills in Q4 FY25, reducing borrowing by ₹10,000 crore YoY.Government BudgetingGovernment Budgeting30 Dec, 2025Govt to borrow Rs 3.84 lakh cr via short-term T-bills, Pg13Government plans to borrow ₹3.84 lakh crore via short-term T-bills in Q4 FY25, reducing borrowing by ₹10,000 crore YoY.30 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthAt year's end, robust growth, signs that economy weathered the storms, Pg8Indian economy showcases resilience with 7.4% growth despite US tariffs, AI boom, and volatile capital inflows in fiscal year 2025.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth29 Dec, 2025At year's end, robust growth, signs that economy weathered the storms, Pg8Indian economy showcases resilience with 7.4% growth despite US tariffs, AI boom, and volatile capital inflows in fiscal year 2025.29 Dec, 2025
Health SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingHealth SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingIs the ‘health for all’ campaign on track?, Pg12India's 'Health for All' campaign faces funding deficits, quality concerns, and disease burdens despite increased budgetary allocations and policy initiatives.Health SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingHealth SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment Budgeting28 Dec, 2025Is the ‘health for all’ campaign on track?, Pg12India's 'Health for All' campaign faces funding deficits, quality concerns, and disease burdens despite increased budgetary allocations and policy initiatives.28 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingNew CPI series: MoSPI to release item weights before inflation data, Pg11Statistics Ministry to unveil new CPI item weights before inflation data release in February 2026, enhancing forecast accuracy.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting28 Dec, 2025New CPI series: MoSPI to release item weights before inflation data, Pg11Statistics Ministry to unveil new CPI item weights before inflation data release in February 2026, enhancing forecast accuracy.28 Dec, 2025
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingMSMEs seek better credit access, protection from tariff shocks, exchange rate risks, Pg13MSMEs urge Finance Ministry for enhanced credit access, tariff shock protection, and GST simplification in upcoming Union Budget 2026-27.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting27 Dec, 2025MSMEs seek better credit access, protection from tariff shocks, exchange rate risks, Pg13MSMEs urge Finance Ministry for enhanced credit access, tariff shock protection, and GST simplification in upcoming Union Budget 2026-27.27 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Something about the price of petrol doesn't add up, Pg10Ethanol blending in petrol necessitates transparent pricing: GST, VAT impact unclear, hindering cost evaluation and fiscal accountability.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.27 Dec, 2025Something about the price of petrol doesn't add up, Pg10Ethanol blending in petrol necessitates transparent pricing: GST, VAT impact unclear, hindering cost evaluation and fiscal accountability.27 Dec, 2025
Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment BudgetingThe upskilling gap: why women risk being left behind by AI, Pg7AI threatens to widen gender gap as Indian women face 'time poverty' due to unpaid work burden.Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment Budgeting24 Dec, 2025The upskilling gap: why women risk being left behind by AI, Pg7AI threatens to widen gender gap as Indian women face 'time poverty' due to unpaid work burden.24 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI to inject Rs 2.90k cr liquidity via securities purchase, swap auction, Pg15RBI to infuse ₹2.9 lakh crore liquidity via G-Sec purchase and dollar-rupee swap auction by January 2026.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting24 Dec, 2025RBI to inject Rs 2.90k cr liquidity via securities purchase, swap auction, Pg15RBI to infuse ₹2.9 lakh crore liquidity via G-Sec purchase and dollar-rupee swap auction by January 2026.24 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFocus on 'general govt' to attract global investment: Ex-finance panel head, Pg8N.K. Singh emphasizes fiscal discipline across Centre and States to attract global investment, advocating cooperative federalism for economic growth.Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting23 Dec, 2025Focus on 'general govt' to attract global investment: Ex-finance panel head, Pg8N.K. Singh emphasizes fiscal discipline across Centre and States to attract global investment, advocating cooperative federalism for economic growth.23 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesRajya Sabha clears additional funds for fertilizer subsidy, Pg11Rajya Sabha approves ₹41,455 crore in supplementary grants for 2025-26, including ₹18,000 crore for fertilizer subsidy and petroleum compensation.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices17 Dec, 2025Rajya Sabha clears additional funds for fertilizer subsidy, Pg11Rajya Sabha approves ₹41,455 crore in supplementary grants for 2025-26, including ₹18,000 crore for fertilizer subsidy and petroleum compensation.17 Dec, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingPFRDA allows 80% NPS corpus withdrawal for private subscribers, Pg17PFRDA eases NPS withdrawal rules: Private subscribers can now withdraw 80% corpus as lump sum.Vulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting17 Dec, 2025PFRDA allows 80% NPS corpus withdrawal for private subscribers, Pg17PFRDA eases NPS withdrawal rules: Private subscribers can now withdraw 80% corpus as lump sum.17 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingNREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting16 Dec, 2025NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.16 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingGovt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting16 Dec, 2025Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.16 Dec, 2025
Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsCII proposes reforms to spur investment-led growth in upcoming Union Budget, Pg10CII proposes reforms for Union Budget 2026-27, advocating increased capital expenditure, NIP 2.0, and NRI investment fund for investment-led growth.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models15 Dec, 2025CII proposes reforms to spur investment-led growth in upcoming Union Budget, Pg10CII proposes reforms for Union Budget 2026-27, advocating increased capital expenditure, NIP 2.0, and NRI investment fund for investment-led growth.15 Dec, 2025