Economy

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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models
9 Sep, 2025

A year in and without projects, U.K. India Infra Bridge recommends policy changes, Pg14

UK-India Infrastructure Financing Bridge urges policy reforms to attract $2 trillion investment by 2030, focusing on renewable energy.

Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
9 Sep, 2025

Parliamentary panel to be briefed ahead of EU-India FTA talks, Pg10

India-EU FTA talks gain momentum amidst geopolitical pressures; parliamentary panel to be briefed on contentious issues like CBAM and agriculture.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting
9 Sep, 2025

GST 2.0 could undermine dietary health, Pg7

GST 2.0: Revised tax slabs may promote unhealthy food consumption; experts urge robust food labelling and advertising regulations.

Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment Budgeting
8 Sep, 2025

GST 2.0 will empower young Indians, Pg7

GST 2.0 aims to boost youth spending power, simplify MSME compliance, and increase insurance penetration for economic growth.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment Models
8 Sep, 2025

A complex turn in India’s FDI story, Pg6

India's FDI landscape shifts: Inflows rise, but outflows surge, raising concerns about long-term economic impact and investor confidence.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
8 Sep, 2025

Nilgiris tea and the brewing of a crisis, Pg7

Nilgiris tea industry faces persistent crisis due to over-reliance on exports, poor quality, and market negligence since 2000.

Education SectorGovernment Budgeting
7 Sep, 2025

How much is spent on children’s education in India?, Pg 11.

The National Sample Survey’s (NSS) Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education (80th round, April–June 2025) reveals that while enrolment of girls in schools and higher education has improved, families continue to spend significantly less on daughters’ education compared to sons, across rural-urban and State levels.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
7 Sep, 2025

Will the GST rate cuts boost the economy?, Pg 11.

On September 3, 2025, the GST Council approved a major overhaul of the GST rate structure, reducing the number of slabs and cutting taxes on a majority of items. This follows recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) and proposals by the Union Finance Ministry.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Sep, 2025

On the move with green hydrogen , Pg10

Indian Railways successfully tests hydrogen-powered train, advancing National Green Hydrogen Mission with Jind-Sonipat route and innovative electrolysis technology.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
6 Sep, 2025

Fixing problems, unlocking India’s growth potential , Pg8

GST 2.0 launched with streamlined rates, eased compliances, and dispute resolution, boosting MSMEs and economic expansion.

Health SectorGovernment Budgeting
5 Sep, 2025

Zero GST is expected to increase penetration of health, life insurance , Pg13

GST Council slashes health and life insurance GST to zero, effective September 22, boosting affordability and access for individuals.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
5 Sep, 2025

Singapore backs India on patrolling Malacca Straits , Pg12

Singapore supports India's Malacca Straits patrol amid deepened Indo-Pacific maritime security cooperation and green energy export agreements.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
5 Sep, 2025

GST 2.0 is a landmark in India’s tax journey , Pg8

GST Council approves landmark GST 2.0 reforms, simplifying tax slabs and reducing rates on essential goods from September 22, 2025.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting
5 Sep, 2025

Cuts in time , Pg8

GST Council approves sweeping rate cuts across sectors, aiming to boost consumption and simplify tax regime from September 22.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
5 Sep, 2025

Trump’s tariff war as opportunity for the Global South , Pg8

Trump's tariff war presents opportunities for Global South to reshape geo-economic architecture, but India must address structural problems.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting
4 Sep, 2025

GST Council approves two-rate tax slab effective September 22 , Pg1

GST Council approves major rate restructuring effective September 22, impacting common goods, sin items, and revenue implications.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
4 Sep, 2025

Foreign companies halted India projects worth ₹2 lakh crore in Q1 , Pg1

Tariff uncertainty triggers ₹2 lakh crore foreign project pullout in India during Q1 2025-26, a 1200% YoY surge.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
4 Sep, 2025

U.S. judge rules that Google does not have to sell Chrome in antitrust victory , Pg14

US court rejects Chrome divestment but mandates data sharing for Google in landmark antitrust ruling impacting online search dominance.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
4 Sep, 2025

India’s recent maritime reforms need course correction , Pg6

New maritime reforms centralize power, potentially undermining federal balance and fair competition, raising concerns about States' autonomy and regulatory overreach.

E GovernanceChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
3 Sep, 2025

India sets eyes on $1-tn semiconductor market; PM promises faster approvals , Pg1

India aims for significant share in $1-trillion semiconductor market with faster approvals and $18 billion investment in 10 projects.

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