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Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGDP growth tops outlook, at six-quarter high of 8.2% (CEA Nageswaran expects growth to be at least 7% in 2025-26), Pg1India's GDP surges to 8.2% in Q2 FY26, exceeding expectations; CEA forecasts 7% growth for fiscal year.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting29 Nov, 2025GDP growth tops outlook, at six-quarter high of 8.2% (CEA Nageswaran expects growth to be at least 7% in 2025-26), Pg1India's GDP surges to 8.2% in Q2 FY26, exceeding expectations; CEA forecasts 7% growth for fiscal year.29 Nov, 2025
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Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingHow base effect, bullion price shaped CPI inflation, Pg15CPI inflation plummets to 0.25% in October due to base effect and GST cuts, bullion prices impact inflation calculations.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting19 Nov, 2025How base effect, bullion price shaped CPI inflation, Pg15CPI inflation plummets to 0.25% in October due to base effect and GST cuts, bullion prices impact inflation calculations.19 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingMoney Laundering and its PreventionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingMoney Laundering and its PreventionRegulatory haze: Bank services, govt taxes, but no governing law, Pg11Cryptocurrency exchanges face regulatory uncertainty as government taxes transactions but lacks comprehensive legislation, pushing businesses offshore and exposing investors to risks.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingMoney Laundering and its PreventionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingMoney Laundering and its Prevention17 Nov, 2025Regulatory haze: Bank services, govt taxes, but no governing law, Pg11Cryptocurrency exchanges face regulatory uncertainty as government taxes transactions but lacks comprehensive legislation, pushing businesses offshore and exposing investors to risks.17 Nov, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFlexible inflation targeting, a good balance, Pg8RBI reviews flexible inflation targeting framework, debates headline vs core inflation, acceptable levels, and band for 2026-2031.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting15 Nov, 2025Flexible inflation targeting, a good balance, Pg8RBI reviews flexible inflation targeting framework, debates headline vs core inflation, acceptable levels, and band for 2026-2031.15 Nov, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUrgent update, Pg8CPI's outdated base year (2012) and inaccurate weightages skew inflation measure, hindering RBI's monetary policy decisions amidst statistical anomalies.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting14 Nov, 2025Urgent update, Pg8CPI's outdated base year (2012) and inaccurate weightages skew inflation measure, hindering RBI's monetary policy decisions amidst statistical anomalies.14 Nov, 2025
Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGovernment BudgetingComparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGovernment BudgetingUS govt shutdown & the state of its Budget, Pg26US government shutdown exposes budget approval process vulnerabilities; India's parliamentary system offers stability, highlighting presidential system risks for developing economies.Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGovernment BudgetingComparison of Indian Constitution with Other CountriesGovernment Budgeting14 Nov, 2025US govt shutdown & the state of its Budget, Pg26US government shutdown exposes budget approval process vulnerabilities; India's parliamentary system offers stability, highlighting presidential system risks for developing economies.14 Nov, 2025
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Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyLower taxes spur buying, but jobs and incomes will have to grow, Pg14.India's GDP growth projected at 6.9% amid tariff impacts and domestic demand strategies, with focus on income growth and job creation.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy13 Nov, 2025Lower taxes spur buying, but jobs and incomes will have to grow, Pg14.India's GDP growth projected at 6.9% amid tariff impacts and domestic demand strategies, with focus on income growth and job creation.13 Nov, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyAmid US tariff hit, Cabinet clears 6-yr Rs 25,000 crore export mission, Pg1.Cabinet approves Rs 25,000 crore export mission and Rs 20,000 crore credit to counter US tariffs impact.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy13 Nov, 2025Amid US tariff hit, Cabinet clears 6-yr Rs 25,000 crore export mission, Pg1.Cabinet approves Rs 25,000 crore export mission and Rs 20,000 crore credit to counter US tariffs impact.13 Nov, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGST effect: Retail prices rose just 0.25% in October, the lowest ever, Pg1.GST and favorable base effect drive retail inflation to record low of 0.25% in October, RBI rate cut likely.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting13 Nov, 2025GST effect: Retail prices rose just 0.25% in October, the lowest ever, Pg1.GST and favorable base effect drive retail inflation to record low of 0.25% in October, RBI rate cut likely.13 Nov, 2025