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

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

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

India's retail inflation surges to 4.4% in June, breaching RBI's 4% target, driven by escalating food and fuel costs amid West Asia crisis and weak monsoon.

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

14 Jul, 2026

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

India's retail inflation surges to 4.4% in June, breaching RBI's 4% target, driven by escalating food and fuel costs amid West Asia crisis and weak monsoon.

14 Jul, 2026

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

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

India's trade deficit skyrockets 430% to $15.3 billion in June, driven by surging crude oil and gold imports.

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

14 Jul, 2026

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

India's trade deficit skyrockets 430% to $15.3 billion in June, driven by surging crude oil and gold imports.

14 Jul, 2026

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

New services output index debuts today, Pg17

MoSPI debuts new Index of Services Production (ISP) to track India's crucial services sector output, using 2024-25 as base year.

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

14 Jul, 2026

New services output index debuts today, Pg17

MoSPI debuts new Index of Services Production (ISP) to track India's crucial services sector output, using 2024-25 as base year.

14 Jul, 2026

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

Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17

India's CPI inflation breaches 4% target after 16 months in June, fueled by soaring food and transport costs.

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

14 Jul, 2026

Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17

India's CPI inflation breaches 4% target after 16 months in June, fueled by soaring food and transport costs.

14 Jul, 2026

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

FM to meet PSB chiefs, review foreign currency deposit drive, Pg11

FM Sitharaman directs PSB chiefs to boost foreign currency deposits after RBI lifts FCNR(B) interest cap to counter weakening inflows.

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

13 Jul, 2026

FM to meet PSB chiefs, review foreign currency deposit drive, Pg11

FM Sitharaman directs PSB chiefs to boost foreign currency deposits after RBI lifts FCNR(B) interest cap to counter weakening inflows.

13 Jul, 2026

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

June inflation may breach RBI 4% target: Transport is driving this, Pg17

CMIE predicts June retail inflation to breach RBI's 4% target, hitting 4.25% driven by surging transport and fuel costs.

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

11 Jul, 2026

June inflation may breach RBI 4% target: Transport is driving this, Pg17

CMIE predicts June retail inflation to breach RBI's 4% target, hitting 4.25% driven by surging transport and fuel costs.

11 Jul, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Next leap will come from bringing AI and digital public infrastructure together, Pg12

AI-DPI integration poised to revolutionize India's state capacity and governance, leveraging unique data for economic formalization and citizen empowerment.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

11 Jul, 2026

Next leap will come from bringing AI and digital public infrastructure together, Pg12

AI-DPI integration poised to revolutionize India's state capacity and governance, leveraging unique data for economic formalization and citizen empowerment.

11 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11

Major Indian cities offer better salaried jobs, yet female labor force participation lags due to critical safety, childcare, and commuting barriers, demanding urgent urban policy reforms.

Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

10 Jul, 2026

Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11

Major Indian cities offer better salaried jobs, yet female labor force participation lags due to critical safety, childcare, and commuting barriers, demanding urgent urban policy reforms.

10 Jul, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How India withstood the crisis in West Asia, Pg7

India withstands West Asia crisis, containing fuel and cooking gas inflation through strategic energy diversification and government-backed cost absorption.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

9 Jul, 2026

How India withstood the crisis in West Asia, Pg7

India withstands West Asia crisis, containing fuel and cooking gas inflation through strategic energy diversification and government-backed cost absorption.

9 Jul, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Release services production index within 60 days: Panel, Pg15

Expert panel urges monthly compilation and 60-day release of Index of Services Production, improving economic data timeliness.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

8 Jul, 2026

Release services production index within 60 days: Panel, Pg15

Expert panel urges monthly compilation and 60-day release of Index of Services Production, improving economic data timeliness.

8 Jul, 2026

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

India’s economic prospects after the West Asian crisis, Pg8

India's 2026-27 GDP growth projected at 6.6%, navigating West Asia truce, El Niño, and 90% crude import dependence.

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

8 Jul, 2026

India’s economic prospects after the West Asian crisis, Pg8

India's 2026-27 GDP growth projected at 6.6%, navigating West Asia truce, El Niño, and 90% crude import dependence.

8 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors 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.

Hormuz to home, India’s resilience in uncertain times, Pg6

India expertly navigates Strait of Hormuz crisis, safeguarding energy security and macroeconomic stability through strategic policy and robust institutional coordination amidst global disruptions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors 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.

6 Jul, 2026

Hormuz to home, India’s resilience in uncertain times, Pg6

India expertly navigates Strait of Hormuz crisis, safeguarding energy security and macroeconomic stability through strategic policy and robust institutional coordination amidst global disruptions.

6 Jul, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

2 cr informal workers in India's big cities; Hyd tops with 15.7 lakh, Pg15

MoSPI report reveals 2 crore informal workers in India's 46 major cities; Hyderabad tops with 15.7 lakh, highlighting urban informal sector's scale.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

6 Jul, 2026

2 cr informal workers in India's big cities; Hyd tops with 15.7 lakh, Pg15

MoSPI report reveals 2 crore informal workers in India's 46 major cities; Hyderabad tops with 15.7 lakh, highlighting urban informal sector's scale.

6 Jul, 2026

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

Modi inaugurates semiconductor facility in Gujarat, Pg1

PM Modi inaugurates CG Semi's semiconductor assembly facility in Sanand, Gujarat, boosting India's tech manufacturing and creating large-scale employment.

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

5 Jul, 2026

Modi inaugurates semiconductor facility in Gujarat, Pg1

PM Modi inaugurates CG Semi's semiconductor assembly facility in Sanand, Gujarat, boosting India's tech manufacturing and creating large-scale employment.

5 Jul, 2026

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

Amid slowing CASA growth, banks turn to costly solutions, Pg13

Indian banks confront slowing CASA growth, shifting to costly term deposits and CDs to fund surging credit demand, risking profitability and financial stability.

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

5 Jul, 2026

Amid slowing CASA growth, banks turn to costly solutions, Pg13

Indian banks confront slowing CASA growth, shifting to costly term deposits and CDs to fund surging credit demand, risking profitability and financial stability.

5 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Biggest cities offer better salaries, more regular jobs for women, but stark gender disparity in income favours men, Pg1

NSO report reveals million-plus cities offer women more regular jobs, yet gender pay gap widens to Rs 7,000, despite some cities achieving near parity.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 Jul, 2026

Biggest cities offer better salaries, more regular jobs for women, but stark gender disparity in income favours men, Pg1

NSO report reveals million-plus cities offer women more regular jobs, yet gender pay gap widens to Rs 7,000, despite some cities achieving near parity.

5 Jul, 2026

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

India's forex kitty drops $5.65 bn to $666.93 bn, Pg21

India's forex reserves plunge $5.65 billion to $666.93 billion, as RBI intervenes amidst global economic pressures and rupee volatility.

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

4 Jul, 2026

India's forex kitty drops $5.65 bn to $666.93 bn, Pg21

India's forex reserves plunge $5.65 billion to $666.93 billion, as RBI intervenes amidst global economic pressures and rupee volatility.

4 Jul, 2026

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

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India's services sector growth plunges to a 17-month low in June, with HSBC PMI at 57.4, amidst challenging market conditions and reduced client interest.

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

4 Jul, 2026

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India's services sector growth plunges to a 17-month low in June, with HSBC PMI at 57.4, amidst challenging market conditions and reduced client interest.

4 Jul, 2026

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

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

India records first positive net FPI in four months, driven by debt, as FDI surges to $15.29 billion in April, signaling a potential investment tide turn.

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

2 Jul, 2026

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

India records first positive net FPI in four months, driven by debt, as FDI surges to $15.29 billion in April, signaling a potential investment tide turn.

2 Jul, 2026

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

Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12

Indian economy displays resilience amid global disruptions, yet faces critical monitoring for El Niño impact, rising household debt, and stagnant private investment.

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

2 Jul, 2026

Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12

Indian economy displays resilience amid global disruptions, yet faces critical monitoring for El Niño impact, rising household debt, and stagnant private investment.

2 Jul, 2026

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

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

New services output index debuts today, Pg17

New services output index debuts today, Pg17

Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17

Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17

FM to meet PSB chiefs, review foreign currency deposit drive, Pg11

FM to meet PSB chiefs, review foreign currency deposit drive, Pg11

June inflation may breach RBI 4% target: Transport is driving this, Pg17

June inflation may breach RBI 4% target: Transport is driving this, Pg17

Next leap will come from bringing AI and digital public infrastructure together, Pg12

Next leap will come from bringing AI and digital public infrastructure together, Pg12

Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11

Not till cities reduce time, safety, care costs, Pg11

How India withstood the crisis in West Asia, Pg7

How India withstood the crisis in West Asia, Pg7

Release services production index within 60 days: Panel, Pg15

Release services production index within 60 days: Panel, Pg15

India’s economic prospects after the West Asian crisis, Pg8

India’s economic prospects after the West Asian crisis, Pg8

Hormuz to home, India’s resilience in uncertain times, Pg6

Hormuz to home, India’s resilience in uncertain times, Pg6

2 cr informal workers in India's big cities; Hyd tops with 15.7 lakh, Pg15

2 cr informal workers in India's big cities; Hyd tops with 15.7 lakh, Pg15

Modi inaugurates semiconductor facility in Gujarat, Pg1

Modi inaugurates semiconductor facility in Gujarat, Pg1

Amid slowing CASA growth, banks turn to costly solutions, Pg13

Amid slowing CASA growth, banks turn to costly solutions, Pg13

Biggest cities offer better salaries, more regular jobs for women, but stark gender disparity in income favours men, Pg1

Biggest cities offer better salaries, more regular jobs for women, but stark gender disparity in income favours men, Pg1

India's forex kitty drops $5.65 bn to $666.93 bn, Pg21

India's forex kitty drops $5.65 bn to $666.93 bn, Pg21

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

India's services sector growth hits 17-month low in June: PMI, Pg21

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

Is foreign investment tide turning for India?, Pg16

Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12

Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12

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