Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGross NPAs of banks fall to multi-decade low of 2.1%: RBI report, Pg13RBI reports banks' gross NPAs plummet to 2.1% in September 2025, a multi-decade low driven by better recoveries.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment30 Dec, 2025Gross NPAs of banks fall to multi-decade low of 2.1%: RBI report, Pg13RBI reports banks' gross NPAs plummet to 2.1% in September 2025, a multi-decade low driven by better recoveries.30 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 GrowthIndustrial growth rises to 6.7% in November, highest in two years, Pg13India's industrial output surges 6.7% in November, a 25-month high, fueled by manufacturing and restocking after festive sales.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, 2025Industrial growth rises to 6.7% in November, highest in two years, Pg13India's industrial output surges 6.7% in November, a 25-month high, fueled by manufacturing and restocking after festive sales.30 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeUS GDP puzzle and some clues for India, Pg11US economic reports reveal GDP growth amidst rising unemployment, posing policy dilemmas and offering jobless growth lessons for India.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday Life30 Dec, 2025US GDP puzzle and some clues for India, Pg11US economic reports reveal GDP growth amidst rising unemployment, posing policy dilemmas and offering jobless growth lessons for India.30 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.With steep dip in crude price, India oil imports up 2.4%, but bill down 12%, Pg1India's oil import bill declines 12% to $80.9 billion amid lower crude prices, despite 2.4% volume increase in April-November.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.30 Dec, 2025With steep dip in crude price, India oil imports up 2.4%, but bill down 12%, Pg1India's oil import bill declines 12% to $80.9 billion amid lower crude prices, despite 2.4% volume increase in April-November.30 Dec, 2025
Education SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPREducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPRA grand vision and the great Indian research deficit, Pg6India's R&D spending lags at 0.7% of GDP; Huawei alone outspends entire nation, hindering 'Viksit Bharat' goal.Education SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPREducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPR29 Dec, 2025A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit, Pg6India's R&D spending lags at 0.7% of GDP; Huawei alone outspends entire nation, hindering 'Viksit Bharat' goal.29 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthAt year's end, robust growth, signs that economy weathered the storms, Pg8Indian economy showcases resilience with 7.4% growth despite US tariffs, AI boom, and volatile capital inflows in fiscal year 2025.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth29 Dec, 2025At year's end, robust growth, signs that economy weathered the storms, Pg8Indian economy showcases resilience with 7.4% growth despite US tariffs, AI boom, and volatile capital inflows in fiscal year 2025.29 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingNew CPI series: MoSPI to release item weights before inflation data, Pg11Statistics Ministry to unveil new CPI item weights before inflation data release in February 2026, enhancing forecast accuracy.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting28 Dec, 2025New CPI series: MoSPI to release item weights before inflation data, Pg11Statistics Ministry to unveil new CPI item weights before inflation data release in February 2026, enhancing forecast accuracy.28 Dec, 2025
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingMSMEs seek better credit access, protection from tariff shocks, exchange rate risks, Pg13MSMEs urge Finance Ministry for enhanced credit access, tariff shock protection, and GST simplification in upcoming Union Budget 2026-27.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting27 Dec, 2025MSMEs seek better credit access, protection from tariff shocks, exchange rate risks, Pg13MSMEs urge Finance Ministry for enhanced credit access, tariff shock protection, and GST simplification in upcoming Union Budget 2026-27.27 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInvestment ModelsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInvestment ModelsTepid foreign investor interest is worrying, Pg10Foreign investors pull out record $18 billion from Indian markets amidst declining FDI, raising concerns about economic growth prospects.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInvestment ModelsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInvestment Models27 Dec, 2025Tepid foreign investor interest is worrying, Pg10Foreign investors pull out record $18 billion from Indian markets amidst declining FDI, raising concerns about economic growth prospects.27 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.The good news is, lower-income states are catching up, Pg8Lower-income states like UP, Rajasthan, and Bihar exhibit faster growth post-pandemic due to increased public capital expenditure.Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.26 Dec, 2025The good news is, lower-income states are catching up, Pg8Lower-income states like UP, Rajasthan, and Bihar exhibit faster growth post-pandemic due to increased public capital expenditure.26 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersNative-language AI gains ground in startup hirings, Pg15Startups leverage native-language AI for inclusive hiring, bridging language gaps and accelerating recruitment in diverse talent pools.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and ComputersIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers26 Dec, 2025Native-language AI gains ground in startup hirings, Pg15Startups leverage native-language AI for inclusive hiring, bridging language gaps and accelerating recruitment in diverse talent pools.26 Dec, 2025
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthHow exports are concentrated in few States, Pg8India's export concentration rises: Top five states command 70% share, widening regional disparities and challenging inclusive growth.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth24 Dec, 2025How exports are concentrated in few States, Pg8India's export concentration rises: Top five states command 70% share, widening regional disparities and challenging inclusive growth.24 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI to inject Rs 2.90k cr liquidity via securities purchase, swap auction, Pg15RBI to infuse ₹2.9 lakh crore liquidity via G-Sec purchase and dollar-rupee swap auction by January 2026.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting24 Dec, 2025RBI to inject Rs 2.90k cr liquidity via securities purchase, swap auction, Pg15RBI to infuse ₹2.9 lakh crore liquidity via G-Sec purchase and dollar-rupee swap auction by January 2026.24 Dec, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyOct sees net FDI outflow of $1.55 billion: RBI data, Pg15RBI data reveals $1.55 billion net FDI outflow in October amidst rising concerns over foreign investor pullout 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 EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy23 Dec, 2025Oct sees net FDI outflow of $1.55 billion: RBI data, Pg15RBI data reveals $1.55 billion net FDI outflow in October amidst rising concerns over foreign investor pullout and rupee depreciation.23 Dec, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyContinued focus on macros, reforms to enable economy maintain high growth, Pg15RBI emphasizes macroeconomic focus and reforms for sustained high growth amidst global trade uncertainties and Mexico's tariff hikes on Indian exports.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy23 Dec, 2025Continued focus on macros, reforms to enable economy maintain high growth, Pg15RBI emphasizes macroeconomic focus and reforms for sustained high growth amidst global trade uncertainties and Mexico's tariff hikes on Indian exports.23 Dec, 2025
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 BudgetingFocus on 'general govt' to attract global investment: Ex-finance panel head, Pg8N.K. Singh emphasizes fiscal discipline across Centre and States to attract global investment, advocating cooperative federalism for economic growth.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 Budgeting23 Dec, 2025Focus on 'general govt' to attract global investment: Ex-finance panel head, Pg8N.K. Singh emphasizes fiscal discipline across Centre and States to attract global investment, advocating cooperative federalism for economic growth.23 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 GrowthGDP is growing rapidly. Why isn't private capex?, Pg11India's private capital expenditure stagnates despite rapid GDP growth, as companies prioritize debt reduction and financial investments over capacity expansion.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 Growth22 Dec, 2025GDP is growing rapidly. Why isn't private capex?, Pg11India's private capital expenditure stagnates despite rapid GDP growth, as companies prioritize debt reduction and financial investments over capacity expansion.22 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIntellectual Property Rights, IPRIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIntellectual Property Rights, IPR'Global AI models don't customise enough; India has a big opportunity', Pg15Stanford Professor highlights India's AI customisation opportunity amidst global models, emphasizing data sovereignty and balanced copyright laws for innovation.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIntellectual Property Rights, IPRIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIntellectual Property Rights, IPR22 Dec, 2025'Global AI models don't customise enough; India has a big opportunity', Pg15Stanford Professor highlights India's AI customisation opportunity amidst global models, emphasizing data sovereignty and balanced copyright laws for innovation.22 Dec, 2025
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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia signs trade pact with Oman for duty-free exports, Pg1India and Oman ink CEPA, Oman to provide duty-free access to 98.08% of tariff lines.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy19 Dec, 2025India signs trade pact with Oman for duty-free exports, Pg1India and Oman ink CEPA, Oman to provide duty-free access to 98.08% of tariff lines.19 Dec, 2025