Economy

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
9 Jun, 2026

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

India's Rs 95,000 crore solar schemes, PM Suryaghar and PM-KUSUM, face adoption hurdles from state power subsidies, jeopardizing clean energy transition targets.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
9 Jun, 2026

Fifteen FTAs, 27 countries, four challenges, Pg12

India's 15 FTAs with 27 nations raise alarm over soaring trade deficits, inverted duties, and manufacturing relocation, jeopardizing domestic industry and 'Make in India' goals.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
8 Jun, 2026

U.S. sees nuclear renaissance with micro-reactor, eyes global markets, Pg16

U.S. Antares Nuclear's Mark-0 micro-reactor achieves first criticality, accelerating small modular reactor development for global markets, including India.

Vulnerable SectionsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
8 Jun, 2026

Govt. cites oil firm losses for latest LPG price hike, Pg13

Government hikes domestic LPG cylinder price by ₹29, citing oil firm losses and West Asia conflict, pushing Delhi cost to ₹942.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce
8 Jun, 2026

Mango big money spinner for country, Pg9

Mango exports projected to hit Rs 10 crore this year, with India producing 80% of world's output, despite northern crop damage.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
8 Jun, 2026

​Missed call, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon and El Niño threaten India's farm economy amidst input crisis, demanding urgent government preparedness for drought.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
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.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas
8 Jun, 2026

Why energy tankers are using risky dark fleet ploy to cross Hormuz, Pg9

Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, over 57% of energy tankers "go dark" in the Strait of Hormuz, risking collisions and impacting India's vital imports.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
8 Jun, 2026

OPEC+ decides on fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

OPEC+ hikes oil quotas for fourth time, but US-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption trigger massive supply crisis, cutting 9.58 million bpd.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers
8 Jun, 2026

Why Andhra Pradesh plans to let data centres buy & distribute own electricity, Pg13

Andhra Pradesh pioneers policy granting data centers deemed distribution licences, enabling lower electricity costs for AI-driven expansion, a first for private entities.

Government BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
8 Jun, 2026

Forex measures, FII bond tax leeway could attract $60-80 bn, Pg13

India eyes $60-80 billion foreign capital boost as government scraps FII bond tax, RBI offers FCNR(B) deposit incentives.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsTechnology Missions in AgricultureBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
8 Jun, 2026

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy failures, including seed price controls, crippled India's cotton productivity and biotech innovation, jeopardizing the new Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission's 2031 targets.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects 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.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
8 Jun, 2026

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

El Niño-induced monsoon and fertilizer shortfalls threaten Indian agriculture; government must seize opportunity to boost millets, pulses, oilseeds with MSP.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingMoney Laundering and its Prevention
7 Jun, 2026

Why did SC back curbs on online gaming?, Pg13

Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on online gaming and state bans, impacting industry and raising questions on legislative competence.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
7 Jun, 2026

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down, Pg1

India's Russian oil imports surge to 38% share in April, but a 425% premium hike inflates import bill to $15.4 billion amidst West Asia crisis.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
7 Jun, 2026

West Asia Conflict: How pact with Oman cushions India's trade, Pg14

India-Oman FTA, effective June 1, cushions India's trade amidst West Asia conflict, leveraging Oman's strategic ports outside Strait of Hormuz for vital energy and industrial inputs.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
7 Jun, 2026

To cut landslide risks, NHAI installs slope drain pipe system on Kalka-Shimla stretch, Pg11

NHAI deploys advanced slope drainage system across 83 vulnerable Kalka-Shimla NH-5 points, aiming to slash monsoon landslide incidents and economic losses.

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.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsIT and Computers
6 Jun, 2026

AirTrunk plans $30-bn investment in India, Pg13

PM Modi hails AirTrunk's $30 billion investment for 5 GW data centers, positioning India as a global cloud and AI hub by 2030.

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