Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Current Affairs for UPSC

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Investment Models

Corporate investment plans rise over 9%, flow of resources to commercial sector up, Pg21

Corporate investment intentions surge 9% to ₹4.35 lakh crore in FY26, driven by power, chemical, and construction sectors.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Investment Models

21 Feb, 2026

Corporate investment plans rise over 9%, flow of resources to commercial sector up, Pg21

Corporate investment intentions surge 9% to ₹4.35 lakh crore in FY26, driven by power, chemical, and construction sectors.

21 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Indians' love for gold is weighing on the economy, Pg17

Gold ETF inflows surge to ₹24,040 crore in January, tripling gold imports and widening India's trade deficit.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

20 Feb, 2026

Indians' love for gold is weighing on the economy, Pg17

Gold ETF inflows surge to ₹24,040 crore in January, tripling gold imports and widening India's trade deficit.

20 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Can India overtake Bangladesh in EU textile exports?, Pg7

India eyes EU textile export surge post-FTA as Bangladesh loses LDC status, potentially reshaping global apparel trade dynamics.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

17 Feb, 2026

Can India overtake Bangladesh in EU textile exports?, Pg7

India eyes EU textile export surge post-FTA as Bangladesh loses LDC status, potentially reshaping global apparel trade dynamics.

17 Feb, 2026

Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

CEA caution: Can't drift, AI stress test, must create jobs, Pg3

CEA warns India faces inequality risk amid AI surge; stresses urgent need for job creation and skilling to avoid instability.

Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

17 Feb, 2026

CEA caution: Can't drift, AI stress test, must create jobs, Pg3

CEA warns India faces inequality risk amid AI surge; stresses urgent need for job creation and skilling to avoid instability.

17 Feb, 2026

Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Whether it's Nvidia, Anthropic, OpenAI or Google, companies are looking at India to hire AI engineers, Pg15

India aims to become global AI hub, focusing on talent, infrastructure, and ethical AI governance amid concerns of job displacement.

Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

16 Feb, 2026

Whether it's Nvidia, Anthropic, OpenAI or Google, companies are looking at India to hire AI engineers, Pg15

India aims to become global AI hub, focusing on talent, infrastructure, and ethical AI governance amid concerns of job displacement.

16 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Oil demand to touch new high in FY27 on rising use of key fuels, Pg12

India's oil demand to surge 2.8% to 250.8 million tonnes in FY27, driven by key fuels consumption.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Feb, 2026

Oil demand to touch new high in FY27 on rising use of key fuels, Pg12

India's oil demand to surge 2.8% to 250.8 million tonnes in FY27, driven by key fuels consumption.

16 Feb, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

‘OPS unsustainable for states; concept of funded pension account absolutely essential’, Pg12

PFRDA warns Old Pension Scheme is unsustainable; advocates for continued NPS contributions and funded pension accounts by state governments.

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

16 Feb, 2026

‘OPS unsustainable for states; concept of funded pension account absolutely essential’, Pg12

PFRDA warns Old Pension Scheme is unsustainable; advocates for continued NPS contributions and funded pension accounts by state governments.

16 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Overdue upgrade, Pg8

New CPI series launched with 2024 base year, reflecting updated consumption patterns and reduced food weightage for accurate inflation targeting.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

14 Feb, 2026

Overdue upgrade, Pg8

New CPI series launched with 2024 base year, reflecting updated consumption patterns and reduced food weightage for accurate inflation targeting.

14 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Investment Models

RBI increases acquisition finance limit to 75%, mulls bank loans to REITs, Pg18

RBI raises acquisition finance limit to 75% and considers allowing bank loans to listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Investment Models

14 Feb, 2026

RBI increases acquisition finance limit to 75%, mulls bank loans to REITs, Pg18

RBI raises acquisition finance limit to 75% and considers allowing bank loans to listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

14 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Key themes in new CPI: Gold, silver to back-series, Pg18

New CPI series launched with 2024 as base year; gold and silver prices significantly impact inflation calculations.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

14 Feb, 2026

Key themes in new CPI: Gold, silver to back-series, Pg18

New CPI series launched with 2024 as base year; gold and silver prices significantly impact inflation calculations.

14 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Govt. unveils new CPI series; retail inflation in Jan. at 2.75%, Pg1

Government unveils new CPI series with 2024 base year; retail inflation stands at 2.75% in January 2026.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

13 Feb, 2026

Govt. unveils new CPI series; retail inflation in Jan. at 2.75%, Pg1

Government unveils new CPI series with 2024 base year; retail inflation stands at 2.75% in January 2026.

13 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

The hidden cost of insurance distribution, Pg10

RBI flags concerns as life insurance commission payouts surge 18%, outpacing premium growth; calls for regulatory intervention.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Feb, 2026

The hidden cost of insurance distribution, Pg10

RBI flags concerns as life insurance commission payouts surge 18%, outpacing premium growth; calls for regulatory intervention.

13 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Retail inflation at 2.75% in Jan under revised CPI data series, Pg13

India's retail inflation hits 2.75% in January under revised CPI data series with new base year 2024.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

13 Feb, 2026

Retail inflation at 2.75% in Jan under revised CPI data series, Pg13

India's retail inflation hits 2.75% in January under revised CPI data series with new base year 2024.

13 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

New inflation series is a welcome update, Pg10

National Statistics Office releases new inflation series with 2024 as base year, reflecting updated household consumption patterns.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

13 Feb, 2026

New inflation series is a welcome update, Pg10

National Statistics Office releases new inflation series with 2024 as base year, reflecting updated household consumption patterns.

13 Feb, 2026

E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

India's taxpayer base doubles in a decade, fueled by individual taxpayers and improved tax administration efficiency, reveals Income Tax Department data.

E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

12 Feb, 2026

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

India's taxpayer base doubles in a decade, fueled by individual taxpayers and improved tax administration efficiency, reveals Income Tax Department data.

12 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life, Pg8

India updates CPI base year to 2024 reflecting changing consumption patterns, impacting inflation measurement and policy decisions.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

12 Feb, 2026

The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life, Pg8

India updates CPI base year to 2024 reflecting changing consumption patterns, impacting inflation measurement and policy decisions.

12 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Unemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17

Unemployment rate dips to 4.8% in Q3 2025, but salaried job share declines across all segments.

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

11 Feb, 2026

Unemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17

Unemployment rate dips to 4.8% in Q3 2025, but salaried job share declines across all segments.

11 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17

Gold ETFs outpace equity MFs in India for the first time amidst rising gold prices and market volatility.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

11 Feb, 2026

For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17

Gold ETFs outpace equity MFs in India for the first time amidst rising gold prices and market volatility.

11 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Economics of Animal Rearing

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Erode's Misty Milk highlights credit constraints hindering SME growth, job creation despite demand and infrastructure availability.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Economics of Animal Rearing

10 Feb, 2026

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Erode's Misty Milk highlights credit constraints hindering SME growth, job creation despite demand and infrastructure availability.

10 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7

RBI survey reveals diverging consumer confidence: rural India optimistic, driving non-essential spending, while urban areas remain cautious despite income stability.

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

10 Feb, 2026

Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7

RBI survey reveals diverging consumer confidence: rural India optimistic, driving non-essential spending, while urban areas remain cautious despite income stability.

10 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Corporate investment plans rise over 9%, flow of resources to commercial sector up, Pg21

Corporate investment plans rise over 9%, flow of resources to commercial sector up, Pg21

Indians' love for gold is weighing on the economy, Pg17

Indians' love for gold is weighing on the economy, Pg17

Can India overtake Bangladesh in EU textile exports?, Pg7

Can India overtake Bangladesh in EU textile exports?, Pg7

CEA caution: Can't drift, AI stress test, must create jobs, Pg3

CEA caution: Can't drift, AI stress test, must create jobs, Pg3

Whether it's Nvidia, Anthropic, OpenAI or Google, companies are looking at India to hire AI engineers, Pg15

Whether it's Nvidia, Anthropic, OpenAI or Google, companies are looking at India to hire AI engineers, Pg15

Oil demand to touch new high in FY27 on rising use of key fuels, Pg12

Oil demand to touch new high in FY27 on rising use of key fuels, Pg12

‘OPS unsustainable for states; concept of funded pension account absolutely essential’, Pg12

‘OPS unsustainable for states; concept of funded pension account absolutely essential’, Pg12

​Overdue upgrade, Pg8

​Overdue upgrade, Pg8

RBI increases acquisition finance limit to 75%, mulls bank loans to REITs, Pg18

RBI increases acquisition finance limit to 75%, mulls bank loans to REITs, Pg18

Key themes in new CPI: Gold, silver to back-series, Pg18

Key themes in new CPI: Gold, silver to back-series, Pg18

Govt. unveils new CPI series; retail inflation in Jan. at 2.75%, Pg1

Govt. unveils new CPI series; retail inflation in Jan. at 2.75%, Pg1

The hidden cost of insurance distribution, Pg10

The hidden cost of insurance distribution, Pg10

Retail inflation at 2.75% in Jan under revised CPI data series, Pg13

Retail inflation at 2.75% in Jan under revised CPI data series, Pg13

New inflation series is a welcome update, Pg10

New inflation series is a welcome update, Pg10

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life, Pg8

The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life, Pg8

Unemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17

Unemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17

For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17

For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7

Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7

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