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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 BudgetingWest Asia war pushes up bond yields, raises spectre of RBI rate hike, Pg13West Asia war drives Indian bond yields up, sparking RBI rate hike concerns amid rising inflation and rupee depreciation.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 Budgeting22 May, 2026West Asia war pushes up bond yields, raises spectre of RBI rate hike, Pg13West Asia war drives Indian bond yields up, sparking RBI rate hike concerns amid rising inflation and rupee depreciation.22 May, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Oil market impact worse than anticipated earlier: The worry for India, Pg11West Asia crisis disrupts global oil flows, impacting India's economy with rising import costs and potential fuel rationing.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.18 May, 2026Oil market impact worse than anticipated earlier: The worry for India, Pg11West Asia crisis disrupts global oil flows, impacting India's economy with rising import costs and potential fuel rationing.18 May, 2026
Government BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Sovereign Gold Bonds missed amid PM's austerity appeal, import duty hike, Pg11Rupee fall prompts gold import duty hike; Sovereign Gold Bonds discontinued despite high returns and easing import bill strain.Government BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.17 May, 2026Sovereign Gold Bonds missed amid PM's austerity appeal, import duty hike, Pg11Rupee fall prompts gold import duty hike; Sovereign Gold Bonds discontinued despite high returns and easing import bill strain.17 May, 2026
Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Petrol, diesel prices hiked by ₹3 per litre, Pg1Petrol and diesel prices surge by ₹3/litre amid West Asia crisis, impacting OMCs and consumers nationwide.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.16 May, 2026Petrol, diesel prices hiked by ₹3 per litre, Pg1Petrol and diesel prices surge by ₹3/litre amid West Asia crisis, impacting OMCs and consumers nationwide.16 May, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFuel hike, Pg2Fuel price hike expected to add 15-25 bps to headline inflation, offering OMCs operational breathing room amidst financial stress.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting16 May, 2026Fuel hike, Pg2Fuel price hike expected to add 15-25 bps to headline inflation, offering OMCs operational breathing room amidst financial stress.16 May, 2026
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 BudgetingWhy the spike in crude oil price will test the economy, Pg11Crude oil price surge to $100/barrel threatens India's economy, impacting inflation, trade balance, and government finances significantly.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 Budgeting16 May, 2026Why the spike in crude oil price will test the economy, Pg11Crude oil price surge to $100/barrel threatens India's economy, impacting inflation, trade balance, and government finances significantly.16 May, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingApril gold imports surge 82%, goods trade deficit widens to $28 billion, Pg17Gold imports surge 82% in April, widening India's trade deficit to $28 billion amid rising concerns over rupee depreciation.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting16 May, 2026April gold imports surge 82%, goods trade deficit widens to $28 billion, Pg17Gold imports surge 82% in April, widening India's trade deficit to $28 billion amid rising concerns over rupee depreciation.16 May, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyHow tax relief on bond investments will help FPIs, Pg17Government considers slashing withholding tax on bond investments from 20% to 5% to revive foreign portfolio inflows.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy16 May, 2026How tax relief on bond investments will help FPIs, Pg17Government considers slashing withholding tax on bond investments from 20% to 5% to revive foreign portfolio inflows.16 May, 2026
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 EconomyTo attract foreign investors, Govt considers cut in withholding tax, Pg1Government mulls withholding tax cut on bonds to lure foreign investors amid forex reserve concerns and geopolitical tensions.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 Economy15 May, 2026To attract foreign investors, Govt considers cut in withholding tax, Pg1Government mulls withholding tax cut on bonds to lure foreign investors amid forex reserve concerns and geopolitical tensions.15 May, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.States' capex loans to be linked to renewable energy adoption, Pg13Centre links states' capex loans to renewable energy adoption, incentivizing clean energy transition through fiscal measures under SASCI scheme.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.13 May, 2026States' capex loans to be linked to renewable energy adoption, Pg13Centre links states' capex loans to renewable energy adoption, incentivizing clean energy transition through fiscal measures under SASCI scheme.13 May, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingFixing structural deficits in India’s health system, Pg6India's healthcare faces critical specialist shortages in rural areas despite increased medical seats, highlighting structural deficits and flawed budgetary focus.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting7 May, 2026Fixing structural deficits in India’s health system, Pg6India's healthcare faces critical specialist shortages in rural areas despite increased medical seats, highlighting structural deficits and flawed budgetary focus.7 May, 2026
Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Commercial LPG, 5-kg cylinders to cost more, Pg1Commercial LPG prices skyrocket by ₹993/cylinder, 5-kg LPG up ₹261, while export duties on diesel slashed to boost availability.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.2 May, 2026Commercial LPG, 5-kg cylinders to cost more, Pg1Commercial LPG prices skyrocket by ₹993/cylinder, 5-kg LPG up ₹261, while export duties on diesel slashed to boost availability.2 May, 2026
Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Fiscal stress a reality, focus to stay on capex: Expenditure Secretary, Pg13Expenditure Secretary emphasizes fiscal prudence amid West Asia tensions, prioritizing Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex and R&D spending.Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Role of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.2 May, 2026Fiscal stress a reality, focus to stay on capex: Expenditure Secretary, Pg13Expenditure Secretary emphasizes fiscal prudence amid West Asia tensions, prioritizing Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex and R&D spending.2 May, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingRevenue-deficit States may face fiscal stress, says Centre, Pg1Centre warns revenue-deficit states face fiscal stress due to high debt, West Asia crisis, and limited fiscal flexibility.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting1 May, 2026Revenue-deficit States may face fiscal stress, says Centre, Pg1Centre warns revenue-deficit states face fiscal stress due to high debt, West Asia crisis, and limited fiscal flexibility.1 May, 2026
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.India needs a clear, rules-based framework for petrol prices, Pg12Article advocates for Fuel Price Transparency Framework (FPTF) to link petrol prices to crude costs and exchange rates.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.28 Apr, 2026India needs a clear, rules-based framework for petrol prices, Pg12Article advocates for Fuel Price Transparency Framework (FPTF) to link petrol prices to crude costs and exchange rates.28 Apr, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment BudgetingMissing piece in pay reform: System to gauge performance, Pg10Eighth Central Pay Commission to link pay hikes with performance, seeks accurate measurement system for government officials' output and efficiency.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment Budgeting24 Apr, 2026Missing piece in pay reform: System to gauge performance, Pg10Eighth Central Pay Commission to link pay hikes with performance, seeks accurate measurement system for government officials' output and efficiency.24 Apr, 2026