Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt, Pg1.GST 2.0 triggers consumption boom, with electronics sales soaring 20-25% and prices of 54 daily-use items reduced.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting19 Oct, 2025GST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt, Pg1.GST 2.0 triggers consumption boom, with electronics sales soaring 20-25% and prices of 54 daily-use items reduced.19 Oct, 2025
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingRestoring fiscal space for the States, Pg12States demand fiscal autonomy amid GST era, propose IT sharing to reduce dependence on central transfers and enhance revenue.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting17 Oct, 2025Restoring fiscal space for the States, Pg12States demand fiscal autonomy amid GST era, propose IT sharing to reduce dependence on central transfers and enhance revenue.17 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI may retain current cap for deposit insurance premiums, Pg17.RBI likely to maintain 12 paise cap on deposit insurance, reducing premiums for well-managed banks under new risk-based model.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting17 Oct, 2025RBI may retain current cap for deposit insurance premiums, Pg17.RBI likely to maintain 12 paise cap on deposit insurance, reducing premiums for well-managed banks under new risk-based model.17 Oct, 2025
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment BudgetingUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment BudgetingWhy is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8Indian municipalities face fiscal stress due to centralized taxation, GST impact, and flawed creditworthiness assessments, hindering urban development and fiscal justice.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment BudgetingUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment Budgeting16 Oct, 2025Why is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8Indian municipalities face fiscal stress due to centralized taxation, GST impact, and flawed creditworthiness assessments, hindering urban development and fiscal justice.16 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRoom for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.RBI holds repo rate steady at 6.5%, projects 6.8% GDP growth, citing uncertainty despite benign inflation outlook.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting16 Oct, 2025Room for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.RBI holds repo rate steady at 6.5%, projects 6.8% GDP growth, citing uncertainty despite benign inflation outlook.16 Oct, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingUSING SAFETY NET, Pg10.EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing multiple withdrawals and streamlining categories for enhanced member flexibility and liquidity during financial needs.Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting16 Oct, 2025USING SAFETY NET, Pg10.EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing multiple withdrawals and streamlining categories for enhanced member flexibility and liquidity during financial needs.16 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInflation lessons, Pg8RBI faces policy dilemma as retail inflation hits 99-month low, prompting calls for interest rate cuts.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting15 Oct, 2025Inflation lessons, Pg8RBI faces policy dilemma as retail inflation hits 99-month low, prompting calls for interest rate cuts.15 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingTHE SOFTENING, Pg10.Retail inflation hits 99-month low at 1.5% in September, but core inflation rises amidst GST cut impacts.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting15 Oct, 2025THE SOFTENING, Pg10.Retail inflation hits 99-month low at 1.5% in September, but core inflation rises amidst GST cut impacts.15 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRetail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1Retail inflation hits 1.54% in September, an eight-year low, driven by falling food and fuel prices.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting14 Oct, 2025Retail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1Retail inflation hits 1.54% in September, an eight-year low, driven by falling food and fuel prices.14 Oct, 2025
Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationA green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation14 Oct, 2025A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.14 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingEPFO reforms rules, Pg2.EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing more frequent access to funds while ensuring retirement corpus; digital transformation and Vishwas scheme launched.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting14 Oct, 2025EPFO reforms rules, Pg2.EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing more frequent access to funds while ensuring retirement corpus; digital transformation and Vishwas scheme launched.14 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingVegetable prices drag inflation below 2% in Sep; gold inflation at record high, Pg15.Retail inflation hits eight-year low at 1.54% in September, driven by falling vegetable prices, while gold inflation surges to 46.87%.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting14 Oct, 2025Vegetable prices drag inflation below 2% in Sep; gold inflation at record high, Pg15.Retail inflation hits eight-year low at 1.54% in September, driven by falling vegetable prices, while gold inflation surges to 46.87%.14 Oct, 2025
Government BudgetingMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGovernment BudgetingMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGrow export-oriented crops, Modi tells farmers, Pg7PM Modi urges farmers to grow export-oriented crops, launches ₹11,000 crore Pulses Self-Reliance Mission benefiting 2 crore farmers.Government BudgetingMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGovernment BudgetingMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices12 Oct, 2025Grow export-oriented crops, Modi tells farmers, Pg7PM Modi urges farmers to grow export-oriented crops, launches ₹11,000 crore Pulses Self-Reliance Mission benefiting 2 crore farmers.12 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRevisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting11 Oct, 2025Revisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.11 Oct, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingDisaster and Disaster ManagementBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingDisaster and Disaster ManagementIndia’s direction for disaster resilience, Pg7India strengthens disaster resilience with ₹2.28 lakh crore allocation, prioritising prevention, mitigation, and nature-based solutions for climate change and extreme weather events.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingDisaster and Disaster ManagementBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingDisaster and Disaster Management6 Oct, 2025India’s direction for disaster resilience, Pg7India strengthens disaster resilience with ₹2.28 lakh crore allocation, prioritising prevention, mitigation, and nature-based solutions for climate change and extreme weather events.6 Oct, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingAmid uncertainty, RBI waits & watches, Pg9.RBI holds rates steady, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth amid global trade uncertainties and banking sector reforms.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting6 Oct, 2025Amid uncertainty, RBI waits & watches, Pg9.RBI holds rates steady, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth amid global trade uncertainties and banking sector reforms.6 Oct, 2025
Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsConservation, Pollution and DegradationThis clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion, Pg6India requires $2.5 trillion by 2030 to meet climate targets, necessitating innovative finance strategies and policy support.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsConservation, Pollution and Degradation4 Oct, 2025This clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion, Pg6India requires $2.5 trillion by 2030 to meet climate targets, necessitating innovative finance strategies and policy support.4 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingThe curious case of GDP data, Pg13.GDP data reveals incongruence between high real growth and efforts to boost demand through tax cuts and increased government spending.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting3 Oct, 2025The curious case of GDP data, Pg13.GDP data reveals incongruence between high real growth and efforts to boost demand through tax cuts and increased government spending.3 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyFeeling US tariff pain, exporters ask for relief; Centre in wait-and-watch mode, Pg1.US tariffs squeeze Indian exporters, government considers COVID-like relief measures amid trade tensions and internal policy disagreements.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy3 Oct, 2025Feeling US tariff pain, exporters ask for relief; Centre in wait-and-watch mode, Pg1.US tariffs squeeze Indian exporters, government considers COVID-like relief measures amid trade tensions and internal policy disagreements.3 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI to relax curbs on loans against shares, IPO financing, Pg13.RBI eases financing norms: Share-backed loans capped at ₹1 crore, IPO funding at ₹25 lakh to boost capital markets.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting2 Oct, 2025RBI to relax curbs on loans against shares, IPO financing, Pg13.RBI eases financing norms: Share-backed loans capped at ₹1 crore, IPO funding at ₹25 lakh to boost capital markets.2 Oct, 2025