Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGST 2.0: Re-labelling of drugs, medical devices not mandatory for stocks issued before Sept 22 (Must issue revised price lists to dealers, retailers for display), Pg 15.GST 2.0: Drug re-labeling not mandatory; individual insurance exempted; 18% GST on e-commerce delivery charges imposed.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting17 Sep, 2025GST 2.0: Re-labelling of drugs, medical devices not mandatory for stocks issued before Sept 22 (Must issue revised price lists to dealers, retailers for display), Pg 15.GST 2.0: Drug re-labeling not mandatory; individual insurance exempted; 18% GST on e-commerce delivery charges imposed.17 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityImproving macros, Pg8India's retail inflation rises to 2.1% in August 2025, but macroeconomic outlook remains positive with high growth.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingBuffer Stocks and Food Security15 Sep, 2025Improving macros, Pg8India's retail inflation rises to 2.1% in August 2025, but macroeconomic outlook remains positive with high growth.15 Sep, 2025
Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthCentre reopens PLI scheme for white goods till Oct. 14, cites market growth, Pg1Centre reopens PLI scheme for white goods, targeting increased investment and domestic manufacturing of AC and LED components.Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth15 Sep, 2025Centre reopens PLI scheme for white goods till Oct. 14, cites market growth, Pg1Centre reopens PLI scheme for white goods, targeting increased investment and domestic manufacturing of AC and LED components.15 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingCALMING INFLUENCE, Pg 10.Retail inflation eases to 2.07% in August, prompting recalibration of RBI forecasts amid GST rate cuts and trade uncertainties.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting15 Sep, 2025CALMING INFLUENCE, Pg 10.Retail inflation eases to 2.07% in August, prompting recalibration of RBI forecasts amid GST rate cuts and trade uncertainties.15 Sep, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingCBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, to help reduce disputes, Pg 12.CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, ensuring no tax on discounts for competitive pricing, reducing disputes and providing clarity.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting14 Sep, 2025CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, to help reduce disputes, Pg 12.CBIC clarifies GST levy on post-sale discounts, ensuring no tax on discounts for competitive pricing, reducing disputes and providing clarity.14 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingTechnology Missions in AgricultureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingTechnology Missions in AgricultureFiscal first-half end nears, 6 agri schemes announced in Budget yet to hit ground, Pg 5.Budgeted agricultural schemes worth ₹2,200 crore delayed, raising concerns over fund utilization and impacting 1.7 crore farmers.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingTechnology Missions in AgricultureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingTechnology Missions in Agriculture14 Sep, 2025Fiscal first-half end nears, 6 agri schemes announced in Budget yet to hit ground, Pg 5.Budgeted agricultural schemes worth ₹2,200 crore delayed, raising concerns over fund utilization and impacting 1.7 crore farmers.14 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRetail inflation quickens to 2.1%, ending 9-month drop, Pg1Retail inflation rises to 2.1% in August, ending nine-month decline, driven by fuel and light category.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting13 Sep, 2025Retail inflation quickens to 2.1%, ending 9-month drop, Pg1Retail inflation rises to 2.1% in August, ending nine-month decline, driven by fuel and light category.13 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRetail inflation rate inches up to 2.07% in August due to higher food prices, Pg14Retail inflation edges up to 2.07% in August due to rising food prices, GST rate cuts may ease inflation.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting13 Sep, 2025Retail inflation rate inches up to 2.07% in August due to higher food prices, Pg14Retail inflation edges up to 2.07% in August due to rising food prices, GST rate cuts may ease inflation.13 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingPast MPC members want continuity in RBI's CPI inflation framework, Pg14Ex-MPC members advocate retaining 4% CPI inflation target, emphasizing stability amidst RBI's framework review due by March 2026.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting13 Sep, 2025Past MPC members want continuity in RBI's CPI inflation framework, Pg14Ex-MPC members advocate retaining 4% CPI inflation target, emphasizing stability amidst RBI's framework review due by March 2026.13 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingA ‘health check’ for the new GST health-care reforms, Pg10GST reforms in healthcare aim to boost affordability, access, and preventive care by lowering taxes on insurance and medicines.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting12 Sep, 2025A ‘health check’ for the new GST health-care reforms, Pg10GST reforms in healthcare aim to boost affordability, access, and preventive care by lowering taxes on insurance and medicines.12 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingMonth-long 'GST Bachat Utsav' from September 22Government to launch 'GST Bachat Utsav' on September 22nd to ensure industry passes GST rate cut benefits to consumers.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting11 Sep, 2025Month-long 'GST Bachat Utsav' from September 22Government to launch 'GST Bachat Utsav' on September 22nd to ensure industry passes GST rate cut benefits to consumers.11 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyThe GST templateGST Council approves historic tax reforms, streamlining rates and boosting compliance, marking a new era for Indian economy.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy11 Sep, 2025The GST templateGST Council approves historic tax reforms, streamlining rates and boosting compliance, marking a new era for Indian economy.11 Sep, 2025
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGST 2.0Government monitors price changes post-GST rate cuts on essential goods, ensuring benefits reach consumers by monthly report to CBIC.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting10 Sep, 2025GST 2.0Government monitors price changes post-GST rate cuts on essential goods, ensuring benefits reach consumers by monthly report to CBIC.10 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingGST 2.0 could undermine dietary health, Pg7GST 2.0: Revised tax slabs may promote unhealthy food consumption; experts urge robust food labelling and advertising regulations.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting9 Sep, 2025GST 2.0 could undermine dietary health, Pg7GST 2.0: Revised tax slabs may promote unhealthy food consumption; experts urge robust food labelling and advertising regulations.9 Sep, 2025
Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment BudgetingGST 2.0 will empower young Indians, Pg7GST 2.0 aims to boost youth spending power, simplify MSME compliance, and increase insurance penetration for economic growth.Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment Budgeting8 Sep, 2025GST 2.0 will empower young Indians, Pg7GST 2.0 aims to boost youth spending power, simplify MSME compliance, and increase insurance penetration for economic growth.8 Sep, 2025
Education SectorGovernment BudgetingEducation SectorGovernment BudgetingHow much is spent on children’s education in India?, Pg 11.The National Sample Survey’s (NSS) Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education (80th round, April–June 2025) reveals that while enrolment of girls in schools and higher education has improved, families continue to spend significantly less on daughters’ education compared to sons, across rural-urban and State levels.Education SectorGovernment BudgetingEducation SectorGovernment Budgeting7 Sep, 2025How much is spent on children’s education in India?, Pg 11.The National Sample Survey’s (NSS) Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education (80th round, April–June 2025) reveals that while enrolment of girls in schools and higher education has improved, families continue to spend significantly less on daughters’ education compared to sons, across rural-urban and State levels.7 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingWill the GST rate cuts boost the economy?, Pg 11.On September 3, 2025, the GST Council approved a major overhaul of the GST rate structure, reducing the number of slabs and cutting taxes on a majority of items. This follows recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) and proposals by the Union Finance Ministry.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting7 Sep, 2025Will the GST rate cuts boost the economy?, Pg 11.On September 3, 2025, the GST Council approved a major overhaul of the GST rate structure, reducing the number of slabs and cutting taxes on a majority of items. This follows recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) and proposals by the Union Finance Ministry.7 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthFixing problems, unlocking India’s growth potential , Pg8GST 2.0 launched with streamlined rates, eased compliances, and dispute resolution, boosting MSMEs and economic expansion.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth6 Sep, 2025Fixing problems, unlocking India’s growth potential , Pg8GST 2.0 launched with streamlined rates, eased compliances, and dispute resolution, boosting MSMEs and economic expansion.6 Sep, 2025
Health SectorGovernment BudgetingHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingZero GST is expected to increase penetration of health, life insurance , Pg13GST Council slashes health and life insurance GST to zero, effective September 22, boosting affordability and access for individuals.Health SectorGovernment BudgetingHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting5 Sep, 2025Zero GST is expected to increase penetration of health, life insurance , Pg13GST Council slashes health and life insurance GST to zero, effective September 22, boosting affordability and access for individuals.5 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey , Pg8GST Council approves landmark GST 2.0 reforms, simplifying tax slabs and reducing rates on essential goods from September 22, 2025.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth5 Sep, 2025GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey , Pg8GST Council approves landmark GST 2.0 reforms, simplifying tax slabs and reducing rates on essential goods from September 22, 2025.5 Sep, 2025