Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRevisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting11 Oct, 2025Revisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.11 Oct, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingDisaster and Disaster ManagementBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingDisaster and Disaster ManagementIndia’s direction for disaster resilience, Pg7India strengthens disaster resilience with ₹2.28 lakh crore allocation, prioritising prevention, mitigation, and nature-based solutions for climate change and extreme weather events.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingDisaster and Disaster ManagementBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGovernment BudgetingDisaster and Disaster Management6 Oct, 2025India’s direction for disaster resilience, Pg7India strengthens disaster resilience with ₹2.28 lakh crore allocation, prioritising prevention, mitigation, and nature-based solutions for climate change and extreme weather events.6 Oct, 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 BudgetingAmid uncertainty, RBI waits & watches, Pg9.RBI holds rates steady, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth amid global trade uncertainties and banking sector reforms.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 Budgeting6 Oct, 2025Amid uncertainty, RBI waits & watches, Pg9.RBI holds rates steady, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth amid global trade uncertainties and banking sector reforms.6 Oct, 2025
Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsConservation, Pollution and DegradationThis clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion, Pg6India requires $2.5 trillion by 2030 to meet climate targets, necessitating innovative finance strategies and policy support.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsConservation, Pollution and Degradation4 Oct, 2025This clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion, Pg6India requires $2.5 trillion by 2030 to meet climate targets, necessitating innovative finance strategies and policy support.4 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingThe curious case of GDP data, Pg13.GDP data reveals incongruence between high real growth and efforts to boost demand through tax cuts and increased government spending.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting3 Oct, 2025The curious case of GDP data, Pg13.GDP data reveals incongruence between high real growth and efforts to boost demand through tax cuts and increased government spending.3 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyFeeling US tariff pain, exporters ask for relief; Centre in wait-and-watch mode, Pg1.US tariffs squeeze Indian exporters, government considers COVID-like relief measures amid trade tensions and internal policy disagreements.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy3 Oct, 2025Feeling US tariff pain, exporters ask for relief; Centre in wait-and-watch mode, Pg1.US tariffs squeeze Indian exporters, government considers COVID-like relief measures amid trade tensions and internal policy disagreements.3 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI to relax curbs on loans against shares, IPO financing, Pg13.RBI eases financing norms: Share-backed loans capped at ₹1 crore, IPO funding at ₹25 lakh to boost capital markets.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting2 Oct, 2025RBI to relax curbs on loans against shares, IPO financing, Pg13.RBI eases financing norms: Share-backed loans capped at ₹1 crore, IPO funding at ₹25 lakh to boost capital markets.2 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, retains ‘neutral’ policy stance, Pg13.RBI maintains repo rate at 5.5%, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth, and lowers inflation forecast amid GST reforms.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting2 Oct, 2025RBI leaves repo rate unchanged at 5.5%, retains ‘neutral’ policy stance, Pg13.RBI maintains repo rate at 5.5%, projects 6.8% FY26 GDP growth, and lowers inflation forecast amid GST reforms.2 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFiscal deficit at 38% of FY26 target in April-August, Pg15.India's fiscal deficit hits 38.1% of FY26 target in April-August amid contracting tax revenues and accelerated capital expenditure.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting1 Oct, 2025Fiscal deficit at 38% of FY26 target in April-August, Pg15.India's fiscal deficit hits 38.1% of FY26 target in April-August amid contracting tax revenues and accelerated capital expenditure.1 Oct, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingAnalysing Indian States’ macro-fiscal health, Pg8CAG report reveals stark fiscal disparities among Indian states, highlighting debt burdens, revenue sources, and welfare spending paradoxes.Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting29 Sep, 2025Analysing Indian States’ macro-fiscal health, Pg8CAG report reveals stark fiscal disparities among Indian states, highlighting debt burdens, revenue sources, and welfare spending paradoxes.29 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomySlice the repo rate, Pg10.RBI may slash repo rate by 25 bps amid slowing global growth and subdued inflation, boosting MSMEs and consumption.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy29 Sep, 2025Slice the repo rate, Pg10.RBI may slash repo rate by 25 bps amid slowing global growth and subdued inflation, boosting MSMEs and consumption.29 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI policy review: Status quo likely, but experts don't rule out a surprise cut, Pg22.RBI likely to maintain status quo on repo rate at 5.5% amid GST reforms and benign inflation expectations.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting29 Sep, 2025RBI policy review: Status quo likely, but experts don't rule out a surprise cut, Pg22.RBI likely to maintain status quo on repo rate at 5.5% amid GST reforms and benign inflation expectations.29 Sep, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyH-1B visa fee risks to services sector appear manageable, but exist: FinMin, Pg15.Finance Ministry flags H-1B visa fee impact on Indian services, urges states for deregulation to boost economic resilience.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy27 Sep, 2025H-1B visa fee risks to services sector appear manageable, but exist: FinMin, Pg15.Finance Ministry flags H-1B visa fee impact on Indian services, urges states for deregulation to boost economic resilience.27 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting‘GST Council did not discuss compensation for States’, Pg1States voice concerns over GST revenue losses and eroding fiscal autonomy due to Centre's policies, demand compensation discussion.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting27 Sep, 2025‘GST Council did not discuss compensation for States’, Pg1States voice concerns over GST revenue losses and eroding fiscal autonomy due to Centre's policies, demand compensation discussion.27 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGST reform to boost consumption: RBI article, Pg 19.RBI forecasts GST reforms to lower retail prices and boost consumption, potentially adding 0.2-0.3% to GDP.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting25 Sep, 2025GST reform to boost consumption: RBI article, Pg 19.RBI forecasts GST reforms to lower retail prices and boost consumption, potentially adding 0.2-0.3% to GDP.25 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingA conundrum, Pg6Government prioritizes boosting consumption through GST reforms and income tax cuts amid flagging growth engines and global uncertainty.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting23 Sep, 2025A conundrum, Pg6Government prioritizes boosting consumption through GST reforms and income tax cuts amid flagging growth engines and global uncertainty.23 Sep, 2025
Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovt plans minority stake sales in half a dozen state firms, Pg15.Government aims to raise ₹4.70 crore via minority stake sales and IPOs in state-run firms by March 2026.Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth23 Sep, 2025Govt plans minority stake sales in half a dozen state firms, Pg15.Government aims to raise ₹4.70 crore via minority stake sales and IPOs in state-run firms by March 2026.23 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGST 2.0: What changes, Pg13.GST 2.0 introduces revised tax slabs, corrects inverted duty structure, and simplifies processes to boost consumption and ease compliance.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting23 Sep, 2025GST 2.0: What changes, Pg13.GST 2.0 introduces revised tax slabs, corrects inverted duty structure, and simplifies processes to boost consumption and ease compliance.23 Sep, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingPanagariya: Elections every 4-5 months makes Centre hesitant to adopt reforms, Pg5.Frequent elections hinder reforms, says Arvind Panagariya to parliamentary panel scrutinizing simultaneous elections, citing economic and policy disruptions.Parliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingParliament and State LegislaturesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting23 Sep, 2025Panagariya: Elections every 4-5 months makes Centre hesitant to adopt reforms, Pg5.Frequent elections hinder reforms, says Arvind Panagariya to parliamentary panel scrutinizing simultaneous elections, citing economic and policy disruptions.23 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingNew GST rates, lower prices — household budgets set for boost, Pg 2.GST rate cuts on 375+ items lead to price reductions across FMCG, durables, and insurance sectors, boosting household budgets.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting22 Sep, 2025New GST rates, lower prices — household budgets set for boost, Pg 2.GST rate cuts on 375+ items lead to price reductions across FMCG, durables, and insurance sectors, boosting household budgets.22 Sep, 2025