Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI to inject Rs 2.90k cr liquidity via securities purchase, swap auction, Pg15RBI to infuse ₹2.9 lakh crore liquidity via G-Sec purchase and dollar-rupee swap auction by January 2026.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting24 Dec, 2025RBI to inject Rs 2.90k cr liquidity via securities purchase, swap auction, Pg15RBI to infuse ₹2.9 lakh crore liquidity via G-Sec purchase and dollar-rupee swap auction by January 2026.24 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFocus on 'general govt' to attract global investment: Ex-finance panel head, Pg8N.K. Singh emphasizes fiscal discipline across Centre and States to attract global investment, advocating cooperative federalism for economic growth.Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting23 Dec, 2025Focus on 'general govt' to attract global investment: Ex-finance panel head, Pg8N.K. Singh emphasizes fiscal discipline across Centre and States to attract global investment, advocating cooperative federalism for economic growth.23 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesRajya Sabha clears additional funds for fertilizer subsidy, Pg11Rajya Sabha approves ₹41,455 crore in supplementary grants for 2025-26, including ₹18,000 crore for fertilizer subsidy and petroleum compensation.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices17 Dec, 2025Rajya Sabha clears additional funds for fertilizer subsidy, Pg11Rajya Sabha approves ₹41,455 crore in supplementary grants for 2025-26, including ₹18,000 crore for fertilizer subsidy and petroleum compensation.17 Dec, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingPFRDA allows 80% NPS corpus withdrawal for private subscribers, Pg17PFRDA eases NPS withdrawal rules: Private subscribers can now withdraw 80% corpus as lump sum.Vulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting17 Dec, 2025PFRDA allows 80% NPS corpus withdrawal for private subscribers, Pg17PFRDA eases NPS withdrawal rules: Private subscribers can now withdraw 80% corpus as lump sum.17 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingNREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting16 Dec, 2025NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.16 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingGovt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting16 Dec, 2025Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.16 Dec, 2025
Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsCII proposes reforms to spur investment-led growth in upcoming Union Budget, Pg10CII proposes reforms for Union Budget 2026-27, advocating increased capital expenditure, NIP 2.0, and NRI investment fund for investment-led growth.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models15 Dec, 2025CII proposes reforms to spur investment-led growth in upcoming Union Budget, Pg10CII proposes reforms for Union Budget 2026-27, advocating increased capital expenditure, NIP 2.0, and NRI investment fund for investment-led growth.15 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingTime to pause, Pg6RBI's MPC contemplates pausing rate cuts amidst skewed CPI data and impending fiscal policy impacts after significant easing in 2025.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting15 Dec, 2025Time to pause, Pg6RBI's MPC contemplates pausing rate cuts amidst skewed CPI data and impending fiscal policy impacts after significant easing in 2025.15 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingNov retail inflation rises to 0.71%; food remains in deflation zone, Pg15Retail inflation edges up to 0.71% in November, food prices remain deflationary for sixth consecutive month.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting13 Dec, 2025Nov retail inflation rises to 0.71%; food remains in deflation zone, Pg15Retail inflation edges up to 0.71% in November, food prices remain deflationary for sixth consecutive month.13 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIs India’s 8.2% growth rate sustainable?, Pg8IMF's 'Grade C' for India's national income accounting raises concerns about the sustainability of its 8.2% growth rate.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting11 Dec, 2025Is India’s 8.2% growth rate sustainable?, Pg8IMF's 'Grade C' for India's national income accounting raises concerns about the sustainability of its 8.2% growth rate.11 Dec, 2025
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting4 months to go, only 27% of budget used for urban development schemes, Pg8Urban development schemes face fund crunch as ministry spends only 27% of budget with four months remaining.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting10 Dec, 20254 months to go, only 27% of budget used for urban development schemes, Pg8Urban development schemes face fund crunch as ministry spends only 27% of budget with four months remaining.10 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingNational security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting9 Dec, 2025National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.9 Dec, 2025
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingITR forms to be notified prior to FY28: Govt, Pg14Government to notify new ITR forms based on Income Tax Act, 2025, before FY28 for simplified tax compliance.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting9 Dec, 2025ITR forms to be notified prior to FY28: Govt, Pg14Government to notify new ITR forms based on Income Tax Act, 2025, before FY28 for simplified tax compliance.9 Dec, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI's interest cut supports growth, amid uncertainties, Pg11RBI cuts interest rates amid growth, inflation dynamics, and global uncertainties, projecting 7.5% GDP growth for FY26.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting8 Dec, 2025RBI's interest cut supports growth, amid uncertainties, Pg11RBI cuts interest rates amid growth, inflation dynamics, and global uncertainties, projecting 7.5% GDP growth for FY26.8 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingCheaper loans likely as repo rate cut by 25 bps, Pg1RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% amid easing inflation and resilient growth, aiming for cheaper loans.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting6 Dec, 2025Cheaper loans likely as repo rate cut by 25 bps, Pg1RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% amid easing inflation and resilient growth, aiming for cheaper loans.6 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI to pump almost Rs 1.5 lakh cr into banking system this month, Pg15RBI infuses ₹1.5 lakh crore liquidity via bond purchases and USD/INR swaps amidst rupee depreciation concerns.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting6 Dec, 2025RBI to pump almost Rs 1.5 lakh cr into banking system this month, Pg15RBI infuses ₹1.5 lakh crore liquidity via bond purchases and USD/INR swaps amidst rupee depreciation concerns.6 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingLow inflation gives RBI space to support growth, Pg10RBI cuts interest rates amidst low inflation to bolster economic growth, addressing fiscal constraints and external uncertainties.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting6 Dec, 2025Low inflation gives RBI space to support growth, Pg10RBI cuts interest rates amidst low inflation to bolster economic growth, addressing fiscal constraints and external uncertainties.6 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRepo rate cut 25 bp to 5.25%; 'rare Goldilocks period', says RBI Governor, Pg1RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25% amidst 'Goldilocks period,' projecting 7.3% FY26 GDP growth and 2% CPI inflation.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting6 Dec, 2025Repo rate cut 25 bp to 5.25%; 'rare Goldilocks period', says RBI Governor, Pg1RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25% amidst 'Goldilocks period,' projecting 7.3% FY26 GDP growth and 2% CPI inflation.6 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament approves Bill to levy excise duty on tobacco, Pg13Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to levy higher excise duty on tobacco after GST compensation cess ends.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting5 Dec, 2025Parliament approves Bill to levy excise duty on tobacco, Pg13Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to levy higher excise duty on tobacco after GST compensation cess ends.5 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingDuty on tobacco tool to protect health, says NDA; will hurt poor the most: Opp, Pg6Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, hiking tobacco taxes amid debate over revenue sharing and impact on the poor.Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting5 Dec, 2025Duty on tobacco tool to protect health, says NDA; will hurt poor the most: Opp, Pg6Parliament approves Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, hiking tobacco taxes amid debate over revenue sharing and impact on the poor.5 Dec, 2025