Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingNational security cess not on essential goods, says FM, Pg6Finance Minister introduces 'Health Security Cess Bill 2025' on demerit goods to fund health and national security initiatives.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting5 Dec, 2025National security cess not on essential goods, says FM, Pg6Finance Minister introduces 'Health Security Cess Bill 2025' on demerit goods to fund health and national security initiatives.5 Dec, 2025
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentA missing link in India’s mineral mission, Pg9India's ₹7,280 crore rare-earth magnet scheme aims to boost domestic processing and reduce reliance on China's mineral dominance.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development4 Dec, 2025A missing link in India’s mineral mission, Pg9India's ₹7,280 crore rare-earth magnet scheme aims to boost domestic processing and reduce reliance on China's mineral dominance.4 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationTo scale up our climate ambition, a seven-point plan, Pg12India unveils ambitious seven-point climate action plan, targeting 65% emission intensity reduction by 2035 and 80% renewable energy.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation4 Dec, 2025To scale up our climate ambition, a seven-point plan, Pg12India unveils ambitious seven-point climate action plan, targeting 65% emission intensity reduction by 2035 and 80% renewable energy.4 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingFM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10Lok Sabha passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill on tobacco, ensuring states receive 41% share from divisible pool.Union State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting4 Dec, 2025FM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10Lok Sabha passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill on tobacco, ensuring states receive 41% share from divisible pool.4 Dec, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingOnly 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11PM Internship Scheme faces challenges as only 20% accept offers, raising concerns about youth engagement and scheme effectiveness.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting3 Dec, 2025Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11PM Internship Scheme faces challenges as only 20% accept offers, raising concerns about youth engagement and scheme effectiveness.3 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingGovt. moves Bills for pan masala, tobacco levies, Pg10Government introduces Central Excise (Amendment) Bill and Health Security Cess Bill to maintain revenue from tobacco and pan masala.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting2 Dec, 2025Govt. moves Bills for pan masala, tobacco levies, Pg10Government introduces Central Excise (Amendment) Bill and Health Security Cess Bill to maintain revenue from tobacco and pan masala.2 Dec, 2025
Government BudgetingGovernment BudgetingGST mop-up slips to ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, Pg1GST collections hit year-low at ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, with a marginal 0.7% year-on-year growth.Government BudgetingGovernment Budgeting2 Dec, 2025GST mop-up slips to ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, Pg1GST collections hit year-low at ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, with a marginal 0.7% year-on-year growth.2 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingLS passes Manipur GST Bill, FM moves Bills for tobacco levy, pan masala cess, Pg6Lok Sabha approves Manipur GST Bill 2025, enabling GST 2.0 reforms; FM introduces bills for tobacco levy and pan masala cess.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting2 Dec, 2025LS passes Manipur GST Bill, FM moves Bills for tobacco levy, pan masala cess, Pg6Lok Sabha approves Manipur GST Bill 2025, enabling GST 2.0 reforms; FM introduces bills for tobacco levy and pan masala cess.2 Dec, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingGive states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10Article analyzes the trends in fiscal space of states, Centre-state financial relations, and recommendations for the 16th Finance Commission.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting2 Dec, 2025Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10Article analyzes the trends in fiscal space of states, Centre-state financial relations, and recommendations for the 16th Finance Commission.2 Dec, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingCentre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST cess set to lapse, Pg19Centre introduces bills for higher excise on tobacco and 'Health Security se National Security Cess' on pan masala.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment Budgeting1 Dec, 2025Centre to bring new levies on tobacco, pan masala as GST cess set to lapse, Pg19Centre introduces bills for higher excise on tobacco and 'Health Security se National Security Cess' on pan masala.1 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingSchrodinger's economy: Rising and slowing at the same time, Pg12India's real GDP surges 8.2% amid slowing nominal growth, posing fiscal challenges and rate cut dilemmas.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting1 Dec, 2025Schrodinger's economy: Rising and slowing at the same time, Pg12India's real GDP surges 8.2% amid slowing nominal growth, posing fiscal challenges and rate cut dilemmas.1 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGDP growth is robust, over to MPC, Pg12Indian economy surges with 8.2% GDP growth in Q2, surpassing RBI projections amid concerns over government spending and global trade impacts.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting1 Dec, 2025GDP growth is robust, over to MPC, Pg12Indian economy surges with 8.2% GDP growth in Q2, surpassing RBI projections amid concerns over government spending and global trade impacts.1 Dec, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndia posts 8.2% Q2 GDP growth, tops six quarters, Pg1India's Q2 GDP surges to 8.2%, a six-quarter high, fueled by manufacturing and services sectors amid mixed expert reactions.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting29 Nov, 2025India posts 8.2% Q2 GDP growth, tops six quarters, Pg1India's Q2 GDP surges to 8.2%, a six-quarter high, fueled by manufacturing and services sectors amid mixed expert reactions.29 Nov, 2025
Government BudgetingGovernment BudgetingFiscal deficit hits 52.6% of full year target at Oct end, Pg13India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹8.25 lakh crore by October, hitting 52.6% of the full-year target for FY26.Government BudgetingGovernment Budgeting29 Nov, 2025Fiscal deficit hits 52.6% of full year target at Oct end, Pg13India's fiscal deficit reaches ₹8.25 lakh crore by October, hitting 52.6% of the full-year target for FY26.29 Nov, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGDP growth tops outlook, at six-quarter high of 8.2% (CEA Nageswaran expects growth to be at least 7% in 2025-26), Pg1India's GDP surges to 8.2% in Q2 FY26, exceeding expectations; CEA forecasts 7% growth for fiscal year.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting29 Nov, 2025GDP growth tops outlook, at six-quarter high of 8.2% (CEA Nageswaran expects growth to be at least 7% in 2025-26), Pg1India's GDP surges to 8.2% in Q2 FY26, exceeding expectations; CEA forecasts 7% growth for fiscal year.29 Nov, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndia's Q2 GDP growth seen above RBI's 7% forecast, but data may contain some noise, Pg17India's Q2 GDP growth surpasses RBI forecast at 7.3%, fueled by GST cuts and robust private consumption despite global trade uncertainties.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting26 Nov, 2025India's Q2 GDP growth seen above RBI's 7% forecast, but data may contain some noise, Pg17India's Q2 GDP growth surpasses RBI forecast at 7.3%, fueled by GST cuts and robust private consumption despite global trade uncertainties.26 Nov, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthModi 3.0 shows an appetite for economic reform, Pg12Modi 3.0 accelerates economic reforms: Tax slabs raised, GST simplified, labour codes effective, and banking sector strengthened.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth22 Nov, 2025Modi 3.0 shows an appetite for economic reform, Pg12Modi 3.0 accelerates economic reforms: Tax slabs raised, GST simplified, labour codes effective, and banking sector strengthened.22 Nov, 2025
Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingIs federalism in retreat under single-party hegemony?, Pg9Experts debate if single-party dominance threatens India's federal structure amid Centre-State disputes over resource allocation and fiscal policies.Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting21 Nov, 2025Is federalism in retreat under single-party hegemony?, Pg9Experts debate if single-party dominance threatens India's federal structure amid Centre-State disputes over resource allocation and fiscal policies.21 Nov, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingHow base effect, bullion price shaped CPI inflation, Pg15CPI inflation plummets to 0.25% in October due to base effect and GST cuts, bullion prices impact inflation calculations.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting19 Nov, 2025How base effect, bullion price shaped CPI inflation, Pg15CPI inflation plummets to 0.25% in October due to base effect and GST cuts, bullion prices impact inflation calculations.19 Nov, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingMoney Laundering and its PreventionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingMoney Laundering and its PreventionRegulatory haze: Bank services, govt taxes, but no governing law, Pg11Cryptocurrency exchanges face regulatory uncertainty as government taxes transactions but lacks comprehensive legislation, pushing businesses offshore and exposing investors to risks.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingMoney Laundering and its PreventionGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingMoney Laundering and its Prevention17 Nov, 2025Regulatory haze: Bank services, govt taxes, but no governing law, Pg11Cryptocurrency exchanges face regulatory uncertainty as government taxes transactions but lacks comprehensive legislation, pushing businesses offshore and exposing investors to risks.17 Nov, 2025