Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Why is the Indian rupee falling?, Pg8

Indian Rupee plunges to ₹96 against dollar amid trade deficits, geopolitical tensions, and foreign capital outflows, impacting import costs.

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

26 May, 2026

Why is the Indian rupee falling?, Pg8

Indian Rupee plunges to ₹96 against dollar amid trade deficits, geopolitical tensions, and foreign capital outflows, impacting import costs.

26 May, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Finance Commission transfers and equity issue, Pg6

16th Finance Commission retains 41% state share, emphasizes equity; Southern states' share rises marginally amid fiscal disparity concerns.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

26 May, 2026

Finance Commission transfers and equity issue, Pg6

16th Finance Commission retains 41% state share, emphasizes equity; Southern states' share rises marginally amid fiscal disparity concerns.

26 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier, Pg6

India-Australia FTA negotiations face hurdles over agricultural market access; both nations seek balanced trade and investment opportunities.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

26 May, 2026

India and Australia – bridging the trade and trust barrier, Pg6

India-Australia FTA negotiations face hurdles over agricultural market access; both nations seek balanced trade and investment opportunities.

26 May, 2026

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

Should RBI defend rupee, or let it find its own level, Pg9

RBI faces tough choice: Defend the Rupee amidst dwindling forex reserves or let market forces determine its value.

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

26 May, 2026

Should RBI defend rupee, or let it find its own level, Pg9

RBI faces tough choice: Defend the Rupee amidst dwindling forex reserves or let market forces determine its value.

26 May, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Amid West Asia conflict squeeze, unravelling the real cost of India’s fertiliser imports, Pg8

India's fertiliser import bill surges to $27.2 billion amid West Asia conflict, impacting prices and rupee value.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

26 May, 2026

Amid West Asia conflict squeeze, unravelling the real cost of India’s fertiliser imports, Pg8

India's fertiliser import bill surges to $27.2 billion amid West Asia conflict, impacting prices and rupee value.

26 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Energy, maritime security in focus, Quad meets today, Pg7

Quad ministers convene to address maritime security threats amid West Asia crisis and supply chain vulnerabilities, reaffirming commitment to Indo-Pacific stability.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

26 May, 2026

Energy, maritime security in focus, Quad meets today, Pg7

Quad ministers convene to address maritime security threats amid West Asia crisis and supply chain vulnerabilities, reaffirming commitment to Indo-Pacific stability.

26 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

Amid austerity push, restriction on govt staff buying new vehicles, Pg3

Delhi government bans purchase of petrol, diesel, CNG, and hybrid staff cars amid austerity drive and rising global oil prices.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

26 May, 2026

Amid austerity push, restriction on govt staff buying new vehicles, Pg3

Delhi government bans purchase of petrol, diesel, CNG, and hybrid staff cars amid austerity drive and rising global oil prices.

26 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Blanket ALMM extension ruled out for solar cells, Pg13

Government declines blanket ALMM extension for solar PV cells beyond June 1, 2026, after stakeholder consultations, impacting renewable energy sector.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

26 May, 2026

Blanket ALMM extension ruled out for solar cells, Pg13

Government declines blanket ALMM extension for solar PV cells beyond June 1, 2026, after stakeholder consultations, impacting renewable energy sector.

26 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India turns net importer of finished steel, Pg13

India becomes net importer of finished steel in April, with imports rising 30.8% year-on-year to 0.7 million tonnes.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

26 May, 2026

India turns net importer of finished steel, Pg13

India becomes net importer of finished steel in April, with imports rising 30.8% year-on-year to 0.7 million tonnes.

26 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Centre likely to remove 11% duty on cotton as prices soar amid war, Pg13

Centre considers removing 11% cotton duty until October amidst rising prices and West Asia crisis to aid textile manufacturers.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

26 May, 2026

Centre likely to remove 11% duty on cotton as prices soar amid war, Pg13

Centre considers removing 11% cotton duty until October amidst rising prices and West Asia crisis to aid textile manufacturers.

26 May, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

RBI panel to examine potential of quantum tech in financial sector, Pg13

RBI forms expert panel Q-SAFE to assess quantum technology's impact on finance, addressing opportunities and cryptographic risks for secure ecosystem.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

26 May, 2026

RBI panel to examine potential of quantum tech in financial sector, Pg13

RBI forms expert panel Q-SAFE to assess quantum technology's impact on finance, addressing opportunities and cryptographic risks for secure ecosystem.

26 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Crisil: Corporate margins in FY27 may fall by 200 bps due to crisis, Pg13

West Asia conflict threatens corporate profitability; Crisil forecasts 200 bps margin decline due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

26 May, 2026

Crisil: Corporate margins in FY27 may fall by 200 bps due to crisis, Pg13

West Asia conflict threatens corporate profitability; Crisil forecasts 200 bps margin decline due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs.

26 May, 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 Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Sitharaman flags '3F' concerns: Fuel, fertiliser, foreign exchange, Pg1

Sitharaman highlights fuel, fertilizer, forex concerns amid West Asia crisis, emphasizes India's economic resilience and calls for confidence-building measures.

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

26 May, 2026

Sitharaman flags '3F' concerns: Fuel, fertiliser, foreign exchange, Pg1

Sitharaman highlights fuel, fertilizer, forex concerns amid West Asia crisis, emphasizes India's economic resilience and calls for confidence-building measures.

26 May, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Rubio, Jaishankar stress need for ‘unimpeded’ maritime trade, Pg1

Jaishankar and Rubio emphasize maritime trade amidst US-Iran tensions, discuss energy security and strategic partnership during Rubio's India visit.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

25 May, 2026

Rubio, Jaishankar stress need for ‘unimpeded’ maritime trade, Pg1

Jaishankar and Rubio emphasize maritime trade amidst US-Iran tensions, discuss energy security and strategic partnership during Rubio's India visit.

25 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The U.S. ends Russia oil waiver, implications for India, Pg6

U.S. tightens Russia oil sanctions impacting India's energy security amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility, threatening economic stability.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

25 May, 2026

The U.S. ends Russia oil waiver, implications for India, Pg6

U.S. tightens Russia oil sanctions impacting India's energy security amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility, threatening economic stability.

25 May, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

High speed rail project: India's Shinkansen track takes shape in Surat factory, Pg14

India's high-speed rail project accelerates as Surat factory manufactures Shinkansen track slabs, targeting 2027 completion for Surat-Bilimora stretch.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

25 May, 2026

High speed rail project: India's Shinkansen track takes shape in Surat factory, Pg14

India's high-speed rail project accelerates as Surat factory manufactures Shinkansen track slabs, targeting 2027 completion for Surat-Bilimora stretch.

25 May, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Delhi plays a key role in Indo-Pacific policy of the U.S., says Rubio, Pg1

Rubio emphasizes India's pivotal role in U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, invites PM Modi to Washington amidst Quad engagement and Iran conflict discussions.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 May, 2026

Delhi plays a key role in Indo-Pacific policy of the U.S., says Rubio, Pg1

Rubio emphasizes India's pivotal role in U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, invites PM Modi to Washington amidst Quad engagement and Iran conflict discussions.

24 May, 2026