Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEconomics of Animal RearingInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEconomics of Animal RearingLessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7Erode's Misty Milk highlights credit constraints hindering SME growth, job creation despite demand and infrastructure availability.Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEconomics of Animal RearingInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEconomics of Animal Rearing10 Feb, 2026Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7Erode's Misty Milk highlights credit constraints hindering SME growth, job creation despite demand and infrastructure availability.10 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentTale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7RBI survey reveals diverging consumer confidence: rural India optimistic, driving non-essential spending, while urban areas remain cautious despite income stability.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment10 Feb, 2026Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7RBI survey reveals diverging consumer confidence: rural India optimistic, driving non-essential spending, while urban areas remain cautious despite income stability.10 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs to Rs 20L, Pg15RBI doubles collateral-free loans for MSMEs to ₹20 lakh, easing credit access and boosting small business growth.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment7 Feb, 2026RBI doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs to Rs 20L, Pg15RBI doubles collateral-free loans for MSMEs to ₹20 lakh, easing credit access and boosting small business growth.7 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingVisible progress, invisible exclusion, Pg9Budget prioritizes infrastructure and MSME growth, but employment elasticity declines, creating a dual economy with jobless growth.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting3 Feb, 2026Visible progress, invisible exclusion, Pg9Budget prioritizes infrastructure and MSME growth, but employment elasticity declines, creating a dual economy with jobless growth.3 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingFinance Commission strikes a new balance, Pg1016th Finance Commission balances equity concerns by increasing southern states' share to 17% and recommending fiscal prudence for states.Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting3 Feb, 2026Finance Commission strikes a new balance, Pg1016th Finance Commission balances equity concerns by increasing southern states' share to 17% and recommending fiscal prudence for states.3 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingWhat the new fiscal rule means for growth and spending, Pg11New fiscal rule targets 50% debt-GDP ratio by 2031, impacting government spending and economic growth strategies.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting2 Feb, 2026What the new fiscal rule means for growth and spending, Pg11New fiscal rule targets 50% debt-GDP ratio by 2031, impacting government spending and economic growth strategies.2 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthRs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund, reform to boost liquidity for MSMEs, Pg7Government launches Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund, enhances TReDS platform to boost MSME liquidity and regulatory compliance.Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth2 Feb, 2026Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund, reform to boost liquidity for MSMEs, Pg7Government launches Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund, enhances TReDS platform to boost MSME liquidity and regulatory compliance.2 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsSurvey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections30 Jan, 2026Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.30 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsMGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections30 Jan, 2026MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.30 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingStates' fiscal populism, cash transfers risk crowding out productive capex, Pg15Economic Survey warns states' fiscal populism, unconditional cash transfers risk crowding out productive capital expenditure, impacting sovereign borrowing costs.Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting30 Jan, 2026States' fiscal populism, cash transfers risk crowding out productive capex, Pg15Economic Survey warns states' fiscal populism, unconditional cash transfers risk crowding out productive capital expenditure, impacting sovereign borrowing costs.30 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndia’s consumption story and the underlying wage growth problem, Pg15India's consumption story faces wage growth challenges despite tax cuts and GST rationalization, impacting household finances and private investment.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting29 Jan, 2026India’s consumption story and the underlying wage growth problem, Pg15India's consumption story faces wage growth challenges despite tax cuts and GST rationalization, impacting household finances and private investment.29 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthLast decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11India's economy transitions to capital expenditure, digital rails, and institutional resilience, but job quality and manufacturing diversification are crucial.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth29 Jan, 2026Last decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11India's economy transitions to capital expenditure, digital rails, and institutional resilience, but job quality and manufacturing diversification are crucial.29 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsPlaying hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections27 Jan, 2026Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.27 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingExpectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11Budget 2026-27 urged to prioritize women's time poverty by reimagining schemes, measuring outcomes, and promoting workforce participation.Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting26 Jan, 2026Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11Budget 2026-27 urged to prioritize women's time poverty by reimagining schemes, measuring outcomes, and promoting workforce participation.26 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGoldilocks phase of India's economy can be sustained, Pg13India's economy enters 'Goldilocks' phase with 7.4% growth, low inflation; reforms and investment drive optimism for sustained expansion.Inclusive GrowthDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth26 Jan, 2026Goldilocks phase of India's economy can be sustained, Pg13India's economy enters 'Goldilocks' phase with 7.4% growth, low inflation; reforms and investment drive optimism for sustained expansion.26 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingThe limits of household stability, Pg12RBI flags rising household debt; Indians borrowing more to maintain consumption amid uneven income growth, posing economic risks.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting23 Jan, 2026The limits of household stability, Pg12RBI flags rising household debt; Indians borrowing more to maintain consumption amid uneven income growth, posing economic risks.23 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI strengthens priority sector lending oversight, Pg15RBI tightens priority sector lending norms, enhancing transparency and oversight on adjusted net bank credit calculations and on-lending practices.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment20 Jan, 2026RBI strengthens priority sector lending oversight, Pg15RBI tightens priority sector lending norms, enhancing transparency and oversight on adjusted net bank credit calculations and on-lending practices.20 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentYounger borrowers drive new credit growth, mid-age segment anchors loan portfolios: Report, Pg24Young borrowers drive credit growth, unsecured loans surge, but early delinquencies rise, says CRIF High Mark report.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment15 Jan, 2026Younger borrowers drive new credit growth, mid-age segment anchors loan portfolios: Report, Pg24Young borrowers drive credit growth, unsecured loans surge, but early delinquencies rise, says CRIF High Mark report.15 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentAfter 2 decades, RBI proposes reopening UCB licences, favours large credit societies, Pg19RBI considers re-issuing UCB licenses after 20 years, favoring large credit societies with strong financials and governance track record.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment14 Jan, 2026After 2 decades, RBI proposes reopening UCB licences, favours large credit societies, Pg19RBI considers re-issuing UCB licenses after 20 years, favoring large credit societies with strong financials and governance track record.14 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDD News to air content by digital creators, Pg1DD News launches 'Creator's Corner' to broadcast digital content, aiming to boost creator economy and promote diverse themes.Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors10 Jan, 2026DD News to air content by digital creators, Pg1DD News launches 'Creator's Corner' to broadcast digital content, aiming to boost creator economy and promote diverse themes.10 Jan, 2026