Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, retains ‘neutral’ policy stance, Pg13.RBI maintains repo rate at 5.5%, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth, and lowers inflation forecast amid GST reforms.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting2 Oct, 2025RBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, retains ‘neutral’ policy stance, Pg13.RBI maintains repo rate at 5.5%, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth, and lowers inflation forecast amid GST reforms.2 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFiscal deficit at 38% of FY26 target in April-August, Pg15.India's fiscal deficit hits 38.1% of FY26 target in April-August amid contracting tax revenues and accelerated capital expenditure.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting1 Oct, 2025Fiscal deficit at 38% of FY26 target in April-August, Pg15.India's fiscal deficit hits 38.1% of FY26 target in April-August amid contracting tax revenues and accelerated capital expenditure.1 Oct, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingAnalysing Indian States’ macro-fiscal health, Pg8CAG report reveals stark fiscal disparities among Indian states, highlighting debt burdens, revenue sources, and welfare spending paradoxes.Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting29 Sep, 2025Analysing Indian States’ macro-fiscal health, Pg8CAG report reveals stark fiscal disparities among Indian states, highlighting debt burdens, revenue sources, and welfare spending paradoxes.29 Sep, 2025
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 EconomySlice the repo rate, Pg10.RBI may slash repo rate by 25 bps amid slowing global growth and subdued inflation, boosting MSMEs and consumption.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 Economy29 Sep, 2025Slice the repo rate, Pg10.RBI may slash repo rate by 25 bps amid slowing global growth and subdued inflation, boosting MSMEs and consumption.29 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI policy review: Status quo likely, but experts don't rule out a surprise cut, Pg22.RBI likely to maintain status quo on repo rate at 5.5% amid GST reforms and benign inflation expectations.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting29 Sep, 2025RBI policy review: Status quo likely, but experts don't rule out a surprise cut, Pg22.RBI likely to maintain status quo on repo rate at 5.5% amid GST reforms and benign inflation expectations.29 Sep, 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 EconomyH-1B visa fee risks to services sector appear manageable, but exist: FinMin, Pg15.Finance Ministry flags H-1B visa fee impact on Indian services, urges states for deregulation to boost economic resilience.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 Economy27 Sep, 2025H-1B visa fee risks to services sector appear manageable, but exist: FinMin, Pg15.Finance Ministry flags H-1B visa fee impact on Indian services, urges states for deregulation to boost economic resilience.27 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting‘GST Council did not discuss compensation for States’, Pg1States voice concerns over GST revenue losses and eroding fiscal autonomy due to Centre's policies, demand compensation discussion.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting27 Sep, 2025‘GST Council did not discuss compensation for States’, Pg1States voice concerns over GST revenue losses and eroding fiscal autonomy due to Centre's policies, demand compensation discussion.27 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGST reform to boost consumption: RBI article, Pg 19.RBI forecasts GST reforms to lower retail prices and boost consumption, potentially adding 0.2-0.3% to GDP.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting25 Sep, 2025GST reform to boost consumption: RBI article, Pg 19.RBI forecasts GST reforms to lower retail prices and boost consumption, potentially adding 0.2-0.3% to GDP.25 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingA conundrum, Pg6Government prioritizes boosting consumption through GST reforms and income tax cuts amid flagging growth engines and global uncertainty.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting23 Sep, 2025A conundrum, Pg6Government prioritizes boosting consumption through GST reforms and income tax cuts amid flagging growth engines and global uncertainty.23 Sep, 2025
Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovt plans minority stake sales in half a dozen state firms, Pg15.Government aims to raise ₹4.70 crore via minority stake sales and IPOs in state-run firms by March 2026.Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth23 Sep, 2025Govt plans minority stake sales in half a dozen state firms, Pg15.Government aims to raise ₹4.70 crore via minority stake sales and IPOs in state-run firms by March 2026.23 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGST 2.0: What changes, Pg13.GST 2.0 introduces revised tax slabs, corrects inverted duty structure, and simplifies processes to boost consumption and ease compliance.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting23 Sep, 2025GST 2.0: What changes, Pg13.GST 2.0 introduces revised tax slabs, corrects inverted duty structure, and simplifies processes to boost consumption and ease compliance.23 Sep, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingPanagariya: Elections every 4-5 months makes Centre hesitant to adopt reforms, Pg5.Frequent elections hinder reforms, says Arvind Panagariya to parliamentary panel scrutinizing simultaneous elections, citing economic and policy disruptions.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting23 Sep, 2025Panagariya: Elections every 4-5 months makes Centre hesitant to adopt reforms, Pg5.Frequent elections hinder reforms, says Arvind Panagariya to parliamentary panel scrutinizing simultaneous elections, citing economic and policy disruptions.23 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingNew GST rates, lower prices — household budgets set for boost, Pg 2.GST rate cuts on 375+ items lead to price reductions across FMCG, durables, and insurance sectors, boosting household budgets.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting22 Sep, 2025New GST rates, lower prices — household budgets set for boost, Pg 2.GST rate cuts on 375+ items lead to price reductions across FMCG, durables, and insurance sectors, boosting household budgets.22 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingThe problem with low inflation, Pg 16.Low inflation poses fiscal challenges as nominal GDP growth lags, impacting tax revenues and budget targets for the government.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting22 Sep, 2025The problem with low inflation, Pg 16.Low inflation poses fiscal challenges as nominal GDP growth lags, impacting tax revenues and budget targets for the government.22 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingStates must explore levy of passenger, goods tax to raise revenue post GST cuts, Pg 13.States urged to explore Passenger and Goods Tax (PGT) to offset potential GST revenue losses post-rate cuts.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting22 Sep, 2025States must explore levy of passenger, goods tax to raise revenue post GST cuts, Pg 13.States urged to explore Passenger and Goods Tax (PGT) to offset potential GST revenue losses post-rate cuts.22 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting'New GST rates may not burden govt', Pg 17.GST rationalization to two-rate structure unlikely to burden government fiscally despite estimated ₹48,000 crore short-term loss: Crisil report.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting20 Sep, 2025'New GST rates may not burden govt', Pg 17.GST rationalization to two-rate structure unlikely to burden government fiscally despite estimated ₹48,000 crore short-term loss: Crisil report.20 Sep, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingFiscal health of states under strain as public debt trebles in 10 years, Pg 1.CAG report reveals states' public debt trebled in 10 years, reaching ₹59.60 lakh crore by 2022-23.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting20 Sep, 2025Fiscal health of states under strain as public debt trebles in 10 years, Pg 1.CAG report reveals states' public debt trebled in 10 years, reaching ₹59.60 lakh crore by 2022-23.20 Sep, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy'Extra 25% tariff continuing into next FY will be challenging for employment and growth', Pg 22.Economist warns of GDP and job losses if 25% tariff continues, emphasizes domestic growth levers and strategic trade relations.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy20 Sep, 2025'Extra 25% tariff continuing into next FY will be challenging for employment and growth', Pg 22.Economist warns of GDP and job losses if 25% tariff continues, emphasizes domestic growth levers and strategic trade relations.20 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGST 2.0 — short-term pain, possible long-term gain, Pg8GST 2.0 introduces revised rate structure from September 2025, aiming long-term gains, but short-term revenue losses estimated at ₹48,000 crore.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting17 Sep, 2025GST 2.0 — short-term pain, possible long-term gain, Pg8GST 2.0 introduces revised rate structure from September 2025, aiming long-term gains, but short-term revenue losses estimated at ₹48,000 crore.17 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingHow UPS differs from other govt pension schemes, why its uptake is low, Pg 26.Central government's Unified Pension Scheme sees low adoption; deadline extended as employees prefer Old Pension Scheme's assured benefits.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting17 Sep, 2025How UPS differs from other govt pension schemes, why its uptake is low, Pg 26.Central government's Unified Pension Scheme sees low adoption; deadline extended as employees prefer Old Pension Scheme's assured benefits.17 Sep, 2025