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

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

GST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt, Pg1.

GST 2.0 triggers consumption boom, with electronics sales soaring 20-25% and prices of 54 daily-use items reduced.

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

19 Oct, 2025

GST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt, Pg1.

GST 2.0 triggers consumption boom, with electronics sales soaring 20-25% and prices of 54 daily-use items reduced.

19 Oct, 2025

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

RBI’s gold pile tops $100 bn on surging prices, Pg21.

RBI's gold reserves surpass $100 billion amid rising prices, reaching 14.7% of total reserves, highest since 1996-97.

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

18 Oct, 2025

RBI’s gold pile tops $100 bn on surging prices, Pg21.

RBI's gold reserves surpass $100 billion amid rising prices, reaching 14.7% of total reserves, highest since 1996-97.

18 Oct, 2025

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

Amid price surge, should you buy new or exchange old gold?, Pg23.

Gold imports surge impacts trade deficit; Tendulkar advocates exchanging old gold amid rising prices to bolster macroeconomic stability.

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

18 Oct, 2025

Amid price surge, should you buy new or exchange old gold?, Pg23.

Gold imports surge impacts trade deficit; Tendulkar advocates exchanging old gold amid rising prices to bolster macroeconomic stability.

18 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Is landlockedness the reason for Bihar’s underdevelopment?, Pg11

Experts debate Bihar's underdevelopment, citing landlocked status, agricultural challenges, and historical policies as key factors hindering economic progress.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

17 Oct, 2025

Is landlockedness the reason for Bihar’s underdevelopment?, Pg11

Experts debate Bihar's underdevelopment, citing landlocked status, agricultural challenges, and historical policies as key factors hindering economic progress.

17 Oct, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Money Laundering and its Prevention

Promote CBDCs over stablecoins, RBI Gov urges central banks, Pg17.

RBI Governor advocates for CBDCs over stablecoins for cross-border payments, citing advantages in monetary policy and integrity.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Money Laundering and its Prevention

17 Oct, 2025

Promote CBDCs over stablecoins, RBI Gov urges central banks, Pg17.

RBI Governor advocates for CBDCs over stablecoins for cross-border payments, citing advantages in monetary policy and integrity.

17 Oct, 2025

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

RBI may retain current cap for deposit insurance premiums, Pg17.

RBI likely to maintain 12 paise cap on deposit insurance, reducing premiums for well-managed banks under new risk-based model.

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

17 Oct, 2025

RBI may retain current cap for deposit insurance premiums, Pg17.

RBI likely to maintain 12 paise cap on deposit insurance, reducing premiums for well-managed banks under new risk-based model.

17 Oct, 2025

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

Trade deficit widens 93% in Sept. as services slump, Pg1

India's trade deficit surges 93% in September 2025, hitting $16.6 billion amid services export slump.

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

16 Oct, 2025

Trade deficit widens 93% in Sept. as services slump, Pg1

India's trade deficit surges 93% in September 2025, hitting $16.6 billion amid services export slump.

16 Oct, 2025

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

Room for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.

RBI holds repo rate steady at 6.5%, projects 6.8% GDP growth, citing uncertainty despite benign inflation outlook.

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

16 Oct, 2025

Room for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.

RBI holds repo rate steady at 6.5%, projects 6.8% GDP growth, citing uncertainty despite benign inflation outlook.

16 Oct, 2025

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

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October 2025 World Economic Outlook revised India’s growth projection upward to 6.6% for 2025, while slightly lowering it to 6.2% for 2026, citing strong early-year performance offset by global headwinds and protectionist trade policies.

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

15 Oct, 2025

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October 2025 World Economic Outlook revised India’s growth projection upward to 6.6% for 2025, while slightly lowering it to 6.2% for 2026, citing strong early-year performance offset by global headwinds and protectionist trade policies.

15 Oct, 2025

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

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

Nobel laureates explain innovation's pivotal role in economic growth through 'useful knowledge' and 'creative destruction' theories.

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

15 Oct, 2025

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

Nobel laureates explain innovation's pivotal role in economic growth through 'useful knowledge' and 'creative destruction' theories.

15 Oct, 2025

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

Inflation lessons, Pg8

RBI faces policy dilemma as retail inflation hits 99-month low, prompting calls for interest rate cuts.

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

15 Oct, 2025

Inflation lessons, Pg8

RBI faces policy dilemma as retail inflation hits 99-month low, prompting calls for interest rate cuts.

15 Oct, 2025

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

After World Bank, IMF also cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast by 20 bps, Pg15.

IMF cuts India's FY27 GDP forecast to 6.2% amid US tariff concerns, but raises FY26 projection to 6.6%.

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

15 Oct, 2025

After World Bank, IMF also cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast by 20 bps, Pg15.

IMF cuts India's FY27 GDP forecast to 6.2% amid US tariff concerns, but raises FY26 projection to 6.6%.

15 Oct, 2025

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

THE SOFTENING, Pg10.

Retail inflation hits 99-month low at 1.5% in September, but core inflation rises amidst GST cut impacts.

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

15 Oct, 2025

THE SOFTENING, Pg10.

Retail inflation hits 99-month low at 1.5% in September, but core inflation rises amidst GST cut impacts.

15 Oct, 2025

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

Retail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1

Retail inflation hits 1.54% in September, an eight-year low, driven by falling food and fuel prices.

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

14 Oct, 2025

Retail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1

Retail inflation hits 1.54% in September, an eight-year low, driven by falling food and fuel prices.

14 Oct, 2025

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

Estimating India’s potential growth rate, Pg6

India's potential growth rate estimated at 6.5%, needs private investment surge and lower ICOR for higher employment growth.

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

14 Oct, 2025

Estimating India’s potential growth rate, Pg6

India's potential growth rate estimated at 6.5%, needs private investment surge and lower ICOR for higher employment growth.

14 Oct, 2025

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

Vegetable prices drag inflation below 2% in Sep; gold inflation at record high, Pg15.

Retail inflation hits eight-year low at 1.54% in September, driven by falling vegetable prices, while gold inflation surges to 46.87%.

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

14 Oct, 2025

Vegetable prices drag inflation below 2% in Sep; gold inflation at record high, Pg15.

Retail inflation hits eight-year low at 1.54% in September, driven by falling vegetable prices, while gold inflation surges to 46.87%.

14 Oct, 2025

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

They mapped path of growth, Pg13.

Nobel Prize recognizes groundbreaking work on innovation-driven economic growth, linking historical analysis with modern economic modeling for policy insights.

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

14 Oct, 2025

They mapped path of growth, Pg13.

Nobel Prize recognizes groundbreaking work on innovation-driven economic growth, linking historical analysis with modern economic modeling for policy insights.

14 Oct, 2025

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

Where Bihar’s Economy Stands, Pg16.

With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, the state’s economy faces deep structural challenges—high unemployment, low industrial growth, and rural poverty—despite above-average GDP growth in recent years.

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

11 Oct, 2025

Where Bihar’s Economy Stands, Pg16.

With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, the state’s economy faces deep structural challenges—high unemployment, low industrial growth, and rural poverty—despite above-average GDP growth in recent years.

11 Oct, 2025

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

India’s Growth Trajectory in Comparative Terms, Pg16.

Recent IMF data comparing GDP trends highlights India’s sustained economic rise relative to major peers such as China, the U.S., and Pakistan, underscoring India’s emergence as a stable regional power and global growth leader.

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

11 Oct, 2025

India’s Growth Trajectory in Comparative Terms, Pg16.

Recent IMF data comparing GDP trends highlights India’s sustained economic rise relative to major peers such as China, the U.S., and Pakistan, underscoring India’s emergence as a stable regional power and global growth leader.

11 Oct, 2025

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

Revisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.

The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.

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

11 Oct, 2025

Revisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.

The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.

11 Oct, 2025

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

GST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt, Pg1.

GST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt, Pg1.

RBI’s gold pile tops $100 bn on surging prices, Pg21.

RBI’s gold pile tops $100 bn on surging prices, Pg21.

Amid price surge, should you buy new or exchange old gold?, Pg23.

Amid price surge, should you buy new or exchange old gold?, Pg23.

Is landlockedness the reason for Bihar’s underdevelopment?, Pg11

Is landlockedness the reason for Bihar’s underdevelopment?, Pg11

Promote CBDCs over stablecoins, RBI Gov urges central banks, Pg17.

Promote CBDCs over stablecoins, RBI Gov urges central banks, Pg17.

RBI may retain current cap for deposit insurance premiums, Pg17.

RBI may retain current cap for deposit insurance premiums, Pg17.

Trade deficit widens 93% in Sept. as services slump, Pg1

Trade deficit widens 93% in Sept. as services slump, Pg1

Room for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.

Room for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

Inflation lessons, Pg8

Inflation lessons, Pg8

After World Bank, IMF also cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast by 20 bps, Pg15.

After World Bank, IMF also cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast by 20 bps, Pg15.

THE SOFTENING, Pg10.

THE SOFTENING, Pg10.

Retail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1

Retail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1

Estimating India’s potential growth rate, Pg6

Estimating India’s potential growth rate, Pg6

Vegetable prices drag inflation below 2% in Sep; gold inflation at record high, Pg15.

Vegetable prices drag inflation below 2% in Sep; gold inflation at record high, Pg15.

They mapped path of growth, Pg13.

They mapped path of growth, Pg13.

Where Bihar’s Economy Stands, Pg16.

Where Bihar’s Economy Stands, Pg16.

India’s Growth Trajectory in Comparative Terms, Pg16.

India’s Growth Trajectory in Comparative Terms, Pg16.

Revisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.

Revisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.

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