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

IIP growth drops to 3-month low of 4% in Sept, Pg1

India's IIP growth hits 3-month low at 4% in September; April-Sept growth slowest in five years.

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

29 Oct, 2025

IIP growth drops to 3-month low of 4% in Sept, Pg1

India's IIP growth hits 3-month low at 4% in September; April-Sept growth slowest in five years.

29 Oct, 2025

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

A quip that stings but also inspires, Pg6

Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr's quip highlights economic history's crucial role in understanding innovation, growth, and addressing current global anxieties.

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

29 Oct, 2025

A quip that stings but also inspires, Pg6

Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr's quip highlights economic history's crucial role in understanding innovation, growth, and addressing current global anxieties.

29 Oct, 2025

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

Industrial output grows 4% in Sept, Pg15.

India's industrial output rises 4% in September, driven by manufacturing and consumer demand surge post-GST cuts.

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

29 Oct, 2025

Industrial output grows 4% in Sept, Pg15.

India's industrial output rises 4% in September, driven by manufacturing and consumer demand surge post-GST cuts.

29 Oct, 2025

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

‘Services sector employs 30% of Indian workforce’, Pg15.

NITI Aayog reveals India's service sector employs 30% of workforce, lagging global average, hindering structural transition and inclusive growth.

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

29 Oct, 2025

‘Services sector employs 30% of Indian workforce’, Pg15.

NITI Aayog reveals India's service sector employs 30% of workforce, lagging global average, hindering structural transition and inclusive growth.

29 Oct, 2025

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

Bank funding of corporate takeovers: RBI to cap lending at 70% of deal value, Pg15.

RBI permits banks to finance up to 70% of corporate takeovers, ending decades-long ban and setting new lending guidelines.

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

25 Oct, 2025

Bank funding of corporate takeovers: RBI to cap lending at 70% of deal value, Pg15.

RBI permits banks to finance up to 70% of corporate takeovers, ending decades-long ban and setting new lending guidelines.

25 Oct, 2025

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

Consequences of rising public debt for govt, taxpayers, Pg13.

IMF warns global public debt to exceed 100% of GDP by 2029, straining government finances and taxpayer burdens.

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

25 Oct, 2025

Consequences of rising public debt for govt, taxpayers, Pg13.

IMF warns global public debt to exceed 100% of GDP by 2029, straining government finances and taxpayer burdens.

25 Oct, 2025

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

UPI leads in payment volume, RTGS value; debit card deals dip, Pg17.

The Reserve Bank of India’s Payment Systems Report (CY 2024) highlights the exponential growth of digital payments in India over the past five years, with UPI transactions leading the surge. The report reflects India’s transformation into a digitally driven payments economy, even as debit card use declines.

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

24 Oct, 2025

UPI leads in payment volume, RTGS value; debit card deals dip, Pg17.

The Reserve Bank of India’s Payment Systems Report (CY 2024) highlights the exponential growth of digital payments in India over the past five years, with UPI transactions leading the surge. The report reflects India’s transformation into a digitally driven payments economy, even as debit card use declines.

24 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

They compromise a safety net, Pg13.

EPF withdrawal rule changes spark debate: Is it a retirement fund or flexible savings account?

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

24 Oct, 2025

They compromise a safety net, Pg13.

EPF withdrawal rule changes spark debate: Is it a retirement fund or flexible savings account?

24 Oct, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

China's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.

China grapples with sluggish consumption despite policy shifts; demographic challenges and high savings rates hinder economic rebalancing efforts.

Population and Associated Issues Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

24 Oct, 2025

China's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.

China grapples with sluggish consumption despite policy shifts; demographic challenges and high savings rates hinder economic rebalancing efforts.

24 Oct, 2025

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

India's reliance on imported crude oil creeps up further on demand growth

India's oil import dependency hits record 88.4% amid rising demand and stagnant domestic production, impacting trade and forex reserves.

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

24 Oct, 2025

India's reliance on imported crude oil creeps up further on demand growth

India's oil import dependency hits record 88.4% amid rising demand and stagnant domestic production, impacting trade and forex reserves.

24 Oct, 2025

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

PF reforms enable social security, Pg13.

EPFO reforms aim for universal social security via Aadhaar-linked accounts, enhancing portability, choice, and NPS competition for better pension management.

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

24 Oct, 2025

PF reforms enable social security, Pg13.

EPFO reforms aim for universal social security via Aadhaar-linked accounts, enhancing portability, choice, and NPS competition for better pension management.

24 Oct, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8

Global oil price decline offers India economic boost by reducing import costs, inflation, and fiscal deficit, but cyclical risks persist.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Oct, 2025

The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8

Global oil price decline offers India economic boost by reducing import costs, inflation, and fiscal deficit, but cyclical risks persist.

23 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

What EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.

EPFO data reveals concerning trends: low PF balances, frequent withdrawals, and dominance of low-wage workers, prompting policy changes and criticism.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

23 Oct, 2025

What EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.

EPFO data reveals concerning trends: low PF balances, frequent withdrawals, and dominance of low-wage workers, prompting policy changes and criticism.

23 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Does India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7

India's declining fertility rate of 1.9 raises concerns about economic impacts and accuracy of TFR calculation methodology.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

22 Oct, 2025

Does India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7

India's declining fertility rate of 1.9 raises concerns about economic impacts and accuracy of TFR calculation methodology.

22 Oct, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Signs of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.

RBI reports improved domestic demand in September, driven by rural sales and GST cuts, despite global headwinds and US tariffs.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

22 Oct, 2025

Signs of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.

RBI reports improved domestic demand in September, driven by rural sales and GST cuts, despite global headwinds and US tariffs.

22 Oct, 2025

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

Key infra sectors' growth at 3% in Sept, Pg11.

India's core infrastructure sectors slow to 3% growth in September, impacting Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

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

22 Oct, 2025

Key infra sectors' growth at 3% in Sept, Pg11.

India's core infrastructure sectors slow to 3% growth in September, impacting Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

22 Oct, 2025

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

The private sector problem, Pg16.

Private sector investment lags despite incentives, hindering India's growth and challenging Modi's economic strategy of 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance'.

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

20 Oct, 2025

The private sector problem, Pg16.

Private sector investment lags despite incentives, hindering India's growth and challenging Modi's economic strategy of 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance'.

20 Oct, 2025

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

FPIs chase fresh listings, dump old stocks: ₹54K cr flows into primary mkt since Jan, Pg15.

FPIs invest ₹54K crore in Indian IPOs, driven by attractive valuations, while selling ₹2.02 lakh crore in secondary market.

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

20 Oct, 2025

FPIs chase fresh listings, dump old stocks: ₹54K cr flows into primary mkt since Jan, Pg15.

FPIs invest ₹54K crore in Indian IPOs, driven by attractive valuations, while selling ₹2.02 lakh crore in secondary market.

20 Oct, 2025

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

FESTIVAL AND AFTER, Pg10.

Festive season spurs record vehicle sales, GST cuts and tax exemptions boost household spending, but investment revival remains crucial.

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

20 Oct, 2025

FESTIVAL AND AFTER, Pg10.

Festive season spurs record vehicle sales, GST cuts and tax exemptions boost household spending, but investment revival remains crucial.

20 Oct, 2025

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

Gold ETF inflows surge over 6x: What is driving investor interest?, Pg13.

Gold ETF inflows surge 578% in September 2025 amid geopolitical tensions and tax clarity, reaching ₹8,363.13 crore.

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

19 Oct, 2025

Gold ETF inflows surge over 6x: What is driving investor interest?, Pg13.

Gold ETF inflows surge 578% in September 2025 amid geopolitical tensions and tax clarity, reaching ₹8,363.13 crore.

19 Oct, 2025

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

IIP growth drops to 3-month low of 4% in Sept, Pg1

IIP growth drops to 3-month low of 4% in Sept, Pg1

A quip that stings but also inspires, Pg6

A quip that stings but also inspires, Pg6

Industrial output grows 4% in Sept, Pg15.

Industrial output grows 4% in Sept, Pg15.

‘Services sector employs 30% of Indian workforce’, Pg15.

‘Services sector employs 30% of Indian workforce’, Pg15.

Bank funding of corporate takeovers: RBI to cap lending at 70% of deal value, Pg15.

Bank funding of corporate takeovers: RBI to cap lending at 70% of deal value, Pg15.

Consequences of rising public debt for govt, taxpayers, Pg13.

Consequences of rising public debt for govt, taxpayers, Pg13.

UPI leads in payment volume, RTGS value; debit card deals dip, Pg17.

UPI leads in payment volume, RTGS value; debit card deals dip, Pg17.

They compromise a safety net, Pg13.

They compromise a safety net, Pg13.

China's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.

China's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.

India's reliance on imported crude oil creeps up further on demand growth

India's reliance on imported crude oil creeps up further on demand growth

PF reforms enable social security, Pg13.

PF reforms enable social security, Pg13.

The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8

The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8

What EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.

What EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.

Does India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7

Does India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7

Signs of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.

Signs of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.

Key infra sectors' growth at 3% in Sept, Pg11.

Key infra sectors' growth at 3% in Sept, Pg11.

The private sector problem, Pg16.

The private sector problem, Pg16.

FPIs chase fresh listings, dump old stocks: ₹54K cr flows into primary mkt since Jan, Pg15.

FPIs chase fresh listings, dump old stocks: ₹54K cr flows into primary mkt since Jan, Pg15.

FESTIVAL AND AFTER, Pg10.

FESTIVAL AND AFTER, Pg10.

Gold ETF inflows surge over 6x: What is driving investor interest?, Pg13.

Gold ETF inflows surge over 6x: What is driving investor interest?, Pg13.

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