Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUNITED NATIONS to release 'World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026' report which will present global and regional economic outlooks for the year ahead., Pg1UN's 'World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026' report to unveil global, regional economic forecasts, offering insights into upcoming economic trends.Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment8 Jan, 2026UNITED NATIONS to release 'World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026' report which will present global and regional economic outlooks for the year ahead., Pg1UN's 'World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026' report to unveil global, regional economic forecasts, offering insights into upcoming economic trends.8 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRethinking India’s skilling outcomes, Pg10India's skilling ecosystem faces accountability crisis despite substantial investment; reforms needed for industry integration and effective skill council functioning.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment7 Jan, 2026Rethinking India’s skilling outcomes, Pg10India's skilling ecosystem faces accountability crisis despite substantial investment; reforms needed for industry integration and effective skill council functioning.7 Jan, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentThe right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy, Pg8Private Member's Bill proposes 'right to disconnect' for Indian workers, aiming to combat burnout and improve work-life balance.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment7 Jan, 2026The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy, Pg8Private Member's Bill proposes 'right to disconnect' for Indian workers, aiming to combat burnout and improve work-life balance.7 Jan, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI proposes to cap bank dividend payout at 75% of PAT, Pg15RBI proposes capping bank dividend payouts at 75% of net profit to bolster financial stability and capital reserves.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting7 Jan, 2026RBI proposes to cap bank dividend payout at 75% of PAT, Pg15RBI proposes capping bank dividend payouts at 75% of net profit to bolster financial stability and capital reserves.7 Jan, 2026
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentDisaster and Disaster ManagementImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentDisaster and Disaster ManagementIndia loses 0.4% of its GDP every year to natural disasters, Pg7India faces annual GDP loss of 0.4% due to increasing natural disasters, ranking second highest in World Risk Index.Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentDisaster and Disaster ManagementImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentDisaster and Disaster Management5 Jan, 2026India loses 0.4% of its GDP every year to natural disasters, Pg7India faces annual GDP loss of 0.4% due to increasing natural disasters, ranking second highest in World Risk Index.5 Jan, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIPO boom likely to continue in 2026; Rs 2.65 lakh cr fundraising in pipeline, Pg13Indian IPO market poised for continued boom in 2026 with ₹2.65 lakh crore fundraising pipeline after record ₹1.75 lakh crore in 2025.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth5 Jan, 2026IPO boom likely to continue in 2026; Rs 2.65 lakh cr fundraising in pipeline, Pg13Indian IPO market poised for continued boom in 2026 with ₹2.65 lakh crore fundraising pipeline after record ₹1.75 lakh crore in 2025.5 Jan, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFor Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting5 Jan, 2026For Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.5 Jan, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentLive Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9I&B Ministry establishes Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to boost concert economy, tourism, and employment, targeting 18% CAGR by 2030.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment4 Jan, 2026Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9I&B Ministry establishes Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to boost concert economy, tourism, and employment, targeting 18% CAGR by 2030.4 Jan, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsPrimary mkt surge fuels investor, promoter exits; a concern for cos, Pg11OFS surge in IPOs raises concerns as promoters dilute stakes for global investments, impacting fresh capital allocation and market dynamics.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment Models4 Jan, 2026Primary mkt surge fuels investor, promoter exits; a concern for cos, Pg11OFS surge in IPOs raises concerns as promoters dilute stakes for global investments, impacting fresh capital allocation and market dynamics.4 Jan, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnenviable choice, Pg6GST revenue dips despite rate cuts, fiscal deficit looms as government faces tough choices between growth and targets.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting3 Jan, 2026Unenviable choice, Pg6GST revenue dips despite rate cuts, fiscal deficit looms as government faces tough choices between growth and targets.3 Jan, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndia's manufacturing PMI at 2-year low in December, Pg15India's manufacturing PMI hits 2-year low at 55.0 in December, signaling economic slowdown after robust growth.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth3 Jan, 2026India's manufacturing PMI at 2-year low in December, Pg15India's manufacturing PMI hits 2-year low at 55.0 in December, signaling economic slowdown after robust growth.3 Jan, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPFRDA allows banks to set up pension funds to manage NPS, Pg12PFRDA allows scheduled commercial banks to establish pension funds for NPS management, aiming to boost competition and protect subscriber interests.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment2 Jan, 2026PFRDA allows banks to set up pension funds to manage NPS, Pg12PFRDA allows scheduled commercial banks to establish pension funds for NPS management, aiming to boost competition and protect subscriber interests.2 Jan, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBanks' gross NPAs likely to improve to 1.9% by FY27, Pg4RBI stress test projects banks' gross NPAs improving to 1.9% by FY27, even under adverse macroeconomic conditions.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment1 Jan, 2026Banks' gross NPAs likely to improve to 1.9% by FY27, Pg4RBI stress test projects banks' gross NPAs improving to 1.9% by FY27, even under adverse macroeconomic conditions.1 Jan, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia is now the fourth largest economy: Centre, Pg12India becomes world's fourth-largest economy with $4.18 trillion GDP, surpassing Japan, and aims for third position by 2030.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment31 Dec, 2025India is now the fourth largest economy: Centre, Pg12India becomes world's fourth-largest economy with $4.18 trillion GDP, surpassing Japan, and aims for third position by 2030.31 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthToo good to last, Pg8India's industrial growth surges 6.7% in November 2025, fueled by restocking and GST cuts, but sustainability remains questionable.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth31 Dec, 2025Too good to last, Pg8India's industrial growth surges 6.7% in November 2025, fueled by restocking and GST cuts, but sustainability remains questionable.31 Dec, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentHistory doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13Navigating a fragmented world: India seeks strategic autonomy amidst geopolitical shifts, economic tensions, and multilateral institution dilemmas in 2026.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment31 Dec, 2025History doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13Navigating a fragmented world: India seeks strategic autonomy amidst geopolitical shifts, economic tensions, and multilateral institution dilemmas in 2026.31 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesLand Reforms in IndiaChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesLand Reforms in IndiaChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthAt PM meet, experts flag: Pvt investment, reforms, FDI outflow, Pg1Economists urge reforms in land, agriculture, subsidies, and trade to boost private investment and propel India to 3rd largest economy.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesLand Reforms in IndiaChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesLand Reforms in IndiaChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth31 Dec, 2025At PM meet, experts flag: Pvt investment, reforms, FDI outflow, Pg1Economists urge reforms in land, agriculture, subsidies, and trade to boost private investment and propel India to 3rd largest economy.31 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIIP growth climbs to 25-month high of 6.7% in November, Pg1IIP surges to 6.7% in November, a 25-month peak, fueled by manufacturing and capital goods sectors.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth30 Dec, 2025IIP growth climbs to 25-month high of 6.7% in November, Pg1IIP surges to 6.7% in November, a 25-month peak, fueled by manufacturing and capital goods sectors.30 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyA puzzling industrial credit-growth disconnect in FY17-FY19, Pg7Industrial credit growth plummeted between FY17-FY19 despite stable industrial GDP, raising concerns about GDP overestimation and financial deepening stagnation.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy30 Dec, 2025A puzzling industrial credit-growth disconnect in FY17-FY19, Pg7Industrial credit growth plummeted between FY17-FY19 despite stable industrial GDP, raising concerns about GDP overestimation and financial deepening stagnation.30 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentReserve Bank net sold $31.98 bn to defend rupee in Jan-Oct 2025, Pg13RBI net sold $31.98 billion to stabilize rupee amid global pressures during Jan-Oct 2025, reversing $23.03 billion purchase in 2024.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment30 Dec, 2025Reserve Bank net sold $31.98 bn to defend rupee in Jan-Oct 2025, Pg13RBI net sold $31.98 billion to stabilize rupee amid global pressures during Jan-Oct 2025, reversing $23.03 billion purchase in 2024.30 Dec, 2025