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

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Marginal increase in unemployment rate in May, Pg14

India's unemployment rate marginally increased to 5.5% in May, a 0.3 percentage point rise, with rural joblessness up, as per PLFS.

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

16 Jun, 2026

Marginal increase in unemployment rate in May, Pg14

India's unemployment rate marginally increased to 5.5% in May, a 0.3 percentage point rise, with rural joblessness up, as per PLFS.

16 Jun, 2026

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

India’s goods exports hit record high of $45.2 billion in May; trade deficit widens, Pg1

India's goods exports hit record $45.2 billion in May 2026, yet overall trade deficit widened to $10.5 billion due to surging imports.

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

16 Jun, 2026

India’s goods exports hit record high of $45.2 billion in May; trade deficit widens, Pg1

India's goods exports hit record $45.2 billion in May 2026, yet overall trade deficit widened to $10.5 billion due to surging imports.

16 Jun, 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

India's goods exports jump 18% in May; imports from US surge 54%, Pg13

India's goods exports jump 18% in May, but trade deficit swells to $28.21 billion amid 54% surge in US imports and rising oil prices.

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

16 Jun, 2026

India's goods exports jump 18% in May; imports from US surge 54%, Pg13

India's goods exports jump 18% in May, but trade deficit swells to $28.21 billion amid 54% surge in US imports and rising oil prices.

16 Jun, 2026

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

FM: More measures to attract capital inflows on the anvil, Pg13

FM Nirmala Sitharaman pledges more measures to attract foreign capital, hinting at further tax cuts and LRS limit adjustments to stabilize rupee.

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

16 Jun, 2026

FM: More measures to attract capital inflows on the anvil, Pg13

FM Nirmala Sitharaman pledges more measures to attract foreign capital, hinting at further tax cuts and LRS limit adjustments to stabilize rupee.

16 Jun, 2026

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

Fuller expression, Pg8

India's May retail inflation hits 3.93%, a 15-month high, driven by soaring food and fuel; RBI maintains neutral stance, rupee depreciates amid Mideast tensions.

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

15 Jun, 2026

Fuller expression, Pg8

India's May retail inflation hits 3.93%, a 15-month high, driven by soaring food and fuel; RBI maintains neutral stance, rupee depreciates amid Mideast tensions.

15 Jun, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Biodiversity loss can trigger sovereign debt crises: Experts, Pg13

Biodiversity loss could slash India's credit rating by 4 grades, adding $49 billion annually to debt servicing costs, experts warn.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Jun, 2026

Biodiversity loss can trigger sovereign debt crises: Experts, Pg13

Biodiversity loss could slash India's credit rating by 4 grades, adding $49 billion annually to debt servicing costs, experts warn.

14 Jun, 2026

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

Case for capital gains tax changes in equities weaker than bonds: CEA, Pg13

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran signals less urgency for equity capital gains tax tweaks amid economic growth concerns and volatile oil prices.

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

13 Jun, 2026

Case for capital gains tax changes in equities weaker than bonds: CEA, Pg13

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran signals less urgency for equity capital gains tax tweaks amid economic growth concerns and volatile oil prices.

13 Jun, 2026

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

CMIE data exposes India's declining employment rate over a decade, sparking youth unrest and questioning the nation's job-scarce economic growth model.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Jun, 2026

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

CMIE data exposes India's declining employment rate over a decade, sparking youth unrest and questioning the nation's job-scarce economic growth model.

13 Jun, 2026

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

World Bank raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%, Pg16

World Bank elevates India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%, highlighting robust domestic demand despite global economic slowdown.

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

12 Jun, 2026

World Bank raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%, Pg16

World Bank elevates India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.6%, highlighting robust domestic demand despite global economic slowdown.

12 Jun, 2026

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

The reality behind falling net FDI, Pg10

Expert analysis reveals India's net FDI plummeted to under $1 billion, driven by financial investor exits and massive capital outflows, challenging official narratives on economic strength.

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

11 Jun, 2026

The reality behind falling net FDI, Pg10

Expert analysis reveals India's net FDI plummeted to under $1 billion, driven by financial investor exits and massive capital outflows, challenging official narratives on economic strength.

11 Jun, 2026

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

INFLOWS DUE TO GOVT, RBI'S FOREX MEASURES TO PEAK IN SEPTEMBER, Pg21

RBI, government's forex measures to boost foreign inflows will peak by September, attracting debt investment via tax removal.

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

11 Jun, 2026

INFLOWS DUE TO GOVT, RBI'S FOREX MEASURES TO PEAK IN SEPTEMBER, Pg21

RBI, government's forex measures to boost foreign inflows will peak by September, attracting debt investment via tax removal.

11 Jun, 2026

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

Workers' remittances cross $100 billion in FY26, but long-term BoP solution needed, Pg21

India's BoP surplus in Q1 2026 driven by record $110.47 billion worker remittances in FY26, highlighting need for sustainable FDI solutions.

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

11 Jun, 2026

Workers' remittances cross $100 billion in FY26, but long-term BoP solution needed, Pg21

India's BoP surplus in Q1 2026 driven by record $110.47 billion worker remittances in FY26, highlighting need for sustainable FDI solutions.

11 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Economic story is one of transition. Challenges exist, but so do strengths, Pg15

India's economy exhibits robust growth and resilient FDI post-BIT reforms, with RBI effectively managing rupee depreciation despite global shocks, challenging critical narratives.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

11 Jun, 2026

Economic story is one of transition. Challenges exist, but so do strengths, Pg15

India's economy exhibits robust growth and resilient FDI post-BIT reforms, with RBI effectively managing rupee depreciation despite global shocks, challenging critical narratives.

11 Jun, 2026

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

Why higher interest rates may be needed to bring in NRI dollars, Pg15

RBI offers concessional swap rates for FCNR(B) deposits, but banks must hike interest rates by 100 bps to attract $50-70 billion NRI capital.

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

10 Jun, 2026

Why higher interest rates may be needed to bring in NRI dollars, Pg15

RBI offers concessional swap rates for FCNR(B) deposits, but banks must hike interest rates by 100 bps to attract $50-70 billion NRI capital.

10 Jun, 2026

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

India’s current account surplus narrows to $7.1 billion in Q4, Pg15

India's current account surplus sharply narrowed to $7.1 billion in Q4, while the full-year deficit widened to $25.2 billion due to gold imports and FII outflows.

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

9 Jun, 2026

India’s current account surplus narrows to $7.1 billion in Q4, Pg15

India's current account surplus sharply narrowed to $7.1 billion in Q4, while the full-year deficit widened to $25.2 billion due to gold imports and FII outflows.

9 Jun, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Testing times, Pg8

India's GDP growth hits 7.7%, but slowing agriculture and global crises raise concerns for future economic resilience.

8 Jun, 2026

Testing times, Pg8

India's GDP growth hits 7.7%, but slowing agriculture and global crises raise concerns for future economic resilience.

8 Jun, 2026

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

Who gets rupee right: Economists, market wallahs or moralists?, Pg11

Economists, market players, and moralists clash over rupee defense strategies, capital flow measures, and interest rate policies amidst India's economic vulnerabilities.

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

8 Jun, 2026

Who gets rupee right: Economists, market wallahs or moralists?, Pg11

Economists, market players, and moralists clash over rupee defense strategies, capital flow measures, and interest rate policies amidst India's economic vulnerabilities.

8 Jun, 2026

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

GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt., Pg1

Government estimates India's GDP growth at 7.7% for 2025-26, showcasing economic strength with robust manufacturing and services sectors.

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

6 Jun, 2026

GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt., Pg1

Government estimates India's GDP growth at 7.7% for 2025-26, showcasing economic strength with robust manufacturing and services sectors.

6 Jun, 2026

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

Urban, rural consumer confidence falls: RBI survey, Pg13

RBI survey reveals urban and rural consumer confidence plummeted, with current situation index at 90.7, signaling reduced discretionary spending and future pessimism.

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

6 Jun, 2026

Urban, rural consumer confidence falls: RBI survey, Pg13

RBI survey reveals urban and rural consumer confidence plummeted, with current situation index at 90.7, signaling reduced discretionary spending and future pessimism.

6 Jun, 2026

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