Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

March trade deficit eases to $21bn; goods export grew by 1% in FY26, Pg15

India's March trade deficit narrows to $21 billion amid West Asia crisis; FY26 exports rise 1% to $441 billion.

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

16 Apr, 2026

March trade deficit eases to $21bn; goods export grew by 1% in FY26, Pg15

India's March trade deficit narrows to $21 billion amid West Asia crisis; FY26 exports rise 1% to $441 billion.

16 Apr, 2026

Inclusive Growth Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries

For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate, Pg11

India aims for $1 trillion agriculture economy by leveraging global value chains and FTAs amidst supply chain vulnerabilities.

Inclusive Growth Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries

16 Apr, 2026

For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate, Pg11

India aims for $1 trillion agriculture economy by leveraging global value chains and FTAs amidst supply chain vulnerabilities.

16 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

In workers' protests, a test of labour reforms, Pg10

Labour reforms face implementation challenges despite potential to improve wages, productivity, and reduce inequality, requiring strong enforcement and SME support.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

16 Apr, 2026

In workers' protests, a test of labour reforms, Pg10

Labour reforms face implementation challenges despite potential to improve wages, productivity, and reduce inequality, requiring strong enforcement and SME support.

16 Apr, 2026

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

Consumption growth uneven among largely rural States, Pg7

Rural consumption outpaces urban growth in key states like Bihar and Odisha, challenging traditional economic patterns, HCES data reveals.

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

15 Apr, 2026

Consumption growth uneven among largely rural States, Pg7

Rural consumption outpaces urban growth in key states like Bihar and Odisha, challenging traditional economic patterns, HCES data reveals.

15 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Hunger Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Buffer Stocks and Food Security Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Food worth ₹1.55 lakh cr. wasted annually, Pg7

India wastes ₹1.55 lakh crore worth food annually, ranking second globally; systemic inefficiencies and apathy exacerbate hunger crisis.

Poverty and Hunger Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Buffer Stocks and Food Security Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Apr, 2026

Food worth ₹1.55 lakh cr. wasted annually, Pg7

India wastes ₹1.55 lakh crore worth food annually, ranking second globally; systemic inefficiencies and apathy exacerbate hunger crisis.

15 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

MGNREGS wage hike delayed as Centre plans to replace it with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-GRAM-G) Act, 2025.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

15 Apr, 2026

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

MGNREGS wage hike delayed as Centre plans to replace it with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-GRAM-G) Act, 2025.

15 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Why Jan Vishwas Act marks a major reform for the criminal justice system, Pg16

Jan Vishwas Act decriminalizes 1,018 offences across 79 laws, easing business and reducing citizen-law friction by modernizing penalties.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

15 Apr, 2026

Why Jan Vishwas Act marks a major reform for the criminal justice system, Pg16

Jan Vishwas Act decriminalizes 1,018 offences across 79 laws, easing business and reducing citizen-law friction by modernizing penalties.

15 Apr, 2026

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

IMF cuts global growth forecast, but raises India's by 10 bps to 6.5%, Pg15

IMF trims global growth forecast to 3.1% amid West Asia conflict; India's FY27 projection edges up to 6.5%.

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

15 Apr, 2026

IMF cuts global growth forecast, but raises India's by 10 bps to 6.5%, Pg15

IMF trims global growth forecast to 3.1% amid West Asia conflict; India's FY27 projection edges up to 6.5%.

15 Apr, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

India has a chance to be Asia's gateway for global capital, Pg12

India eyes Global Gateway Capital hub status, leveraging GIFT City, regulatory reforms, and strategic advantages amidst geopolitical shifts.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

15 Apr, 2026

India has a chance to be Asia's gateway for global capital, Pg12

India eyes Global Gateway Capital hub status, leveraging GIFT City, regulatory reforms, and strategic advantages amidst geopolitical shifts.

15 Apr, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Trump dials Modi again, discusses keeping Strait of Hormuz open, secure, Pg3

Modi, Trump discuss West Asia situation, Strait of Hormuz security amidst US-Iran tensions and India's diplomatic balancing act.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

15 Apr, 2026

Trump dials Modi again, discusses keeping Strait of Hormuz open, secure, Pg3

Modi, Trump discuss West Asia situation, Strait of Hormuz security amidst US-Iran tensions and India's diplomatic balancing act.

15 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

IMD’s April forecast projects monsoon to be ‘below normal’ for first time in 11 years, Pg1

IMD forecasts 'below-normal' monsoon for India after 11 years, with 92% LPA rainfall expected, raising concerns for agriculture.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

14 Apr, 2026

IMD’s April forecast projects monsoon to be ‘below normal’ for first time in 11 years, Pg1

IMD forecasts 'below-normal' monsoon for India after 11 years, with 92% LPA rainfall expected, raising concerns for agriculture.

14 Apr, 2026

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

U.S. military ‘blockades’ Iran ports; Tehran threatens ports in region, Pg14

U.S. imposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, escalating tensions and threatening global trade routes; Iran warns of regional port disruptions.

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

14 Apr, 2026

U.S. military ‘blockades’ Iran ports; Tehran threatens ports in region, Pg14

U.S. imposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, escalating tensions and threatening global trade routes; Iran warns of regional port disruptions.

14 Apr, 2026

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

Rise in middle class vulnerability, Pg8

India's growth masks rising middle-class vulnerability due to wage stagnation, unemployment, and limited economic mobility, despite poverty reduction.

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

14 Apr, 2026

Rise in middle class vulnerability, Pg8

India's growth masks rising middle-class vulnerability due to wage stagnation, unemployment, and limited economic mobility, despite poverty reduction.

14 Apr, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

SC seeks Centre’s response to plea on proper MSP for crops, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes plea for MSP based on weighted average production cost amid farmer suicides, seeks Centre's response.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

14 Apr, 2026

SC seeks Centre’s response to plea on proper MSP for crops, Pg12

Supreme Court scrutinizes plea for MSP based on weighted average production cost amid farmer suicides, seeks Centre's response.

14 Apr, 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.

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6

West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: Supply disruptions, export decline, rupee depreciation, and rising inflation pose significant challenges.

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.

14 Apr, 2026

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6

West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: Supply disruptions, export decline, rupee depreciation, and rising inflation pose significant challenges.

14 Apr, 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 Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in March, early signs of war impact, Pg22

India's March inflation edges up to 3.4% amid West Asia crisis, fuel prices surge, and RBI maintains repo rate.

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.

14 Apr, 2026

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in March, early signs of war impact, Pg22

India's March inflation edges up to 3.4% amid West Asia crisis, fuel prices surge, and RBI maintains repo rate.

14 Apr, 2026

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

Rupee is more than a measure of price. It's also a barometer of credibility, Pg12

Article analyzes the rupee's role beyond price, highlighting its credibility as a barometer amidst economic challenges and policy responses.

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

14 Apr, 2026

Rupee is more than a measure of price. It's also a barometer of credibility, Pg12

Article analyzes the rupee's role beyond price, highlighting its credibility as a barometer amidst economic challenges and policy responses.

14 Apr, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Why India’s established elite is afraid of taking risks, Pg6

Indian business elite shifts from risk-taking to wealth preservation, impacting R&D investments and long-term economic growth.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

13 Apr, 2026

Why India’s established elite is afraid of taking risks, Pg6

Indian business elite shifts from risk-taking to wealth preservation, impacting R&D investments and long-term economic growth.

13 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Economics of Animal Rearing

Tapping fisheries in reservoirs, Pg7

Budget 2026-27 focuses on integrated fisheries development in 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars, aiming to double aquaculture productivity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Economics of Animal Rearing

13 Apr, 2026

Tapping fisheries in reservoirs, Pg7

Budget 2026-27 focuses on integrated fisheries development in 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars, aiming to double aquaculture productivity.

13 Apr, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Tourism and trade, Pg6

Great Nicobar Island mega-project raises concerns over environmental impact, indigenous rights, and strategic value amidst rapid development plans.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

13 Apr, 2026

Tourism and trade, Pg6

Great Nicobar Island mega-project raises concerns over environmental impact, indigenous rights, and strategic value amidst rapid development plans.

13 Apr, 2026

Economy

March trade deficit eases to $21bn; goods export grew by 1% in FY26, Pg15

March trade deficit eases to $21bn; goods export grew by 1% in FY26, Pg15

For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate, Pg11

For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate, Pg11

In workers' protests, a test of labour reforms, Pg10

In workers' protests, a test of labour reforms, Pg10

Consumption growth uneven among largely rural States, Pg7

Consumption growth uneven among largely rural States, Pg7

Food worth ₹1.55 lakh cr. wasted annually, Pg7

Food worth ₹1.55 lakh cr. wasted annually, Pg7

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

Why Jan Vishwas Act marks a major reform for the criminal justice system, Pg16

Why Jan Vishwas Act marks a major reform for the criminal justice system, Pg16

IMF cuts global growth forecast, but raises India's by 10 bps to 6.5%, Pg15

IMF cuts global growth forecast, but raises India's by 10 bps to 6.5%, Pg15

India has a chance to be Asia's gateway for global capital, Pg12

India has a chance to be Asia's gateway for global capital, Pg12

Trump dials Modi again, discusses keeping Strait of Hormuz open, secure, Pg3

Trump dials Modi again, discusses keeping Strait of Hormuz open, secure, Pg3

IMD’s April forecast projects monsoon to be ‘below normal’ for first time in 11 years, Pg1

IMD’s April forecast projects monsoon to be ‘below normal’ for first time in 11 years, Pg1

U.S. military ‘blockades’ Iran ports; Tehran threatens ports in region, Pg14

U.S. military ‘blockades’ Iran ports; Tehran threatens ports in region, Pg14

Rise in middle class vulnerability, Pg8

Rise in middle class vulnerability, Pg8

SC seeks Centre’s response to plea on proper MSP for crops, Pg12

SC seeks Centre’s response to plea on proper MSP for crops, Pg12

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in March, early signs of war impact, Pg22

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in March, early signs of war impact, Pg22

Rupee is more than a measure of price. It's also a barometer of credibility, Pg12

Rupee is more than a measure of price. It's also a barometer of credibility, Pg12

Why India’s established elite is afraid of taking risks, Pg6

Why India’s established elite is afraid of taking risks, Pg6

Tapping fisheries in reservoirs, Pg7

Tapping fisheries in reservoirs, Pg7

Tourism and trade, Pg6

Tourism and trade, Pg6

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