Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVB-G RAM G: States to get funds based on finance panel model, Pg8Centre to allocate VB-G RAM G funds using 16th Finance Commission's formula, shifting from MGNREGA's funding model.Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors23 May, 2026VB-G RAM G: States to get funds based on finance panel model, Pg8Centre to allocate VB-G RAM G funds using 16th Finance Commission's formula, shifting from MGNREGA's funding model.23 May, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthProductivity, not just growth, for Viksit Bharat, Pg6India's 'Viksit Bharat' goal hinges on manufacturing productivity, addressing 'zombie firms,' and efficient resource reallocation by 2047.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth16 May, 2026Productivity, not just growth, for Viksit Bharat, Pg6India's 'Viksit Bharat' goal hinges on manufacturing productivity, addressing 'zombie firms,' and efficient resource reallocation by 2047.16 May, 2026
Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia’s labour market shows gains, but challenges persist, Pg12PLFS 2025 reveals India's Labour Force Participation Rate at 59% with declining youth unemployment, improved female participation, and wage growth.Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment15 May, 2026India’s labour market shows gains, but challenges persist, Pg12PLFS 2025 reveals India's Labour Force Participation Rate at 59% with declining youth unemployment, improved female participation, and wage growth.15 May, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia's informal sector becoming less indebted, also investing less, Pg14Informal sector sees reduced debt and investment, GVA at Rs 20 lakh crore in 2025, says MOSPI report.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment10 May, 2026India's informal sector becoming less indebted, also investing less, Pg14Informal sector sees reduced debt and investment, GVA at Rs 20 lakh crore in 2025, says MOSPI report.10 May, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsMGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12MGNREGS faces sharp contraction in scale and reach in 2025-26, with fewer workdays and income loss.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections9 May, 2026MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12MGNREGS faces sharp contraction in scale and reach in 2025-26, with fewer workdays and income loss.9 May, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsUnderstanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6Study reveals rising consumption inequality in India, driven by urban-rural divide and non-food expenditure disparities, challenging official narratives.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors7 May, 2026Understanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6Study reveals rising consumption inequality in India, driven by urban-rural divide and non-food expenditure disparities, challenging official narratives.7 May, 2026
Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesFood Processing and Related IndustriesInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesFood Processing and Related IndustriesFor true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10Empowering women through garment sector jobs: A call for incentivizing female employment and establishing textile parks in labor-surplus states.Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesFood Processing and Related IndustriesInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesFood Processing and Related Industries27 Apr, 2026For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10Empowering women through garment sector jobs: A call for incentivizing female employment and establishing textile parks in labor-surplus states.27 Apr, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment23 Apr, 2026India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.23 Apr, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingDifferentiating welfare and development, Pg7Analysis reveals how populist welfare schemes overshadow long-term development goals, impacting economic growth and fiscal sustainability in India.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting20 Apr, 2026Differentiating welfare and development, Pg7Analysis reveals how populist welfare schemes overshadow long-term development goals, impacting economic growth and fiscal sustainability in India.20 Apr, 2026
Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWomen participation in economy rising, but presence at top dismal, Pg15India's female workforce participation rises to 40% in 2025, but senior positions remain dismal across sectors, hindering economic growth.Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsParliament and State LegislaturesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment20 Apr, 2026Women participation in economy rising, but presence at top dismal, Pg15India's female workforce participation rises to 40% in 2025, but senior positions remain dismal across sectors, hindering economic growth.20 Apr, 2026
Inclusive GrowthBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceFood Processing and Related IndustriesInclusive GrowthBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceFood Processing and Related IndustriesFor agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate, Pg11India aims for $1 trillion agriculture economy by leveraging global value chains and FTAs amidst supply chain vulnerabilities.Inclusive GrowthBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceFood Processing and Related IndustriesInclusive GrowthBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceFood Processing and Related Industries16 Apr, 2026For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate, Pg11India aims for $1 trillion agriculture economy by leveraging global value chains and FTAs amidst supply chain vulnerabilities.16 Apr, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentConsumption growth uneven among largely rural States, Pg7Rural consumption outpaces urban growth in key states like Bihar and Odisha, challenging traditional economic patterns, HCES data reveals.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment15 Apr, 2026Consumption growth uneven among largely rural States, Pg7Rural consumption outpaces urban growth in key states like Bihar and Odisha, challenging traditional economic patterns, HCES data reveals.15 Apr, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRise in middle class vulnerability, Pg8India's growth masks rising middle-class vulnerability due to wage stagnation, unemployment, and limited economic mobility, despite poverty reduction.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment14 Apr, 2026Rise in middle class vulnerability, Pg8India's growth masks rising middle-class vulnerability due to wage stagnation, unemployment, and limited economic mobility, despite poverty reduction.14 Apr, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentCentral bank revises banking correspondent classification, Pg20RBI proposes banking correspondent classification to boost financial inclusion; FPI investment limits for securities remain unchanged for FY27.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment7 Apr, 2026Central bank revises banking correspondent classification, Pg20RBI proposes banking correspondent classification to boost financial inclusion; FPI investment limits for securities remain unchanged for FY27.7 Apr, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInformal Economy, Pg11ASUSE 2025 reveals informal sector growth lags behind overall GDP despite increased employment, highlighting productivity concerns and formalization needs.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment26 Mar, 2026Informal Economy, Pg11ASUSE 2025 reveals informal sector growth lags behind overall GDP despite increased employment, highlighting productivity concerns and formalization needs.26 Mar, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInformal sector pay rose just 4% in 2025, Pg17Informal sector wages in India grew by only 3.9% in 2025, a sharp decline from 13% in 2023-24.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment25 Mar, 2026Informal sector pay rose just 4% in 2025, Pg17Informal sector wages in India grew by only 3.9% in 2025, a sharp decline from 13% in 2023-24.25 Mar, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRetail loans emerge as top category for write-offs by Indian banks in FY25, Pg15Retail loans lead loan write-offs by Indian banks in FY25 at ₹45,404 crore, surpassing agriculture, industry, and MSMEs.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment17 Mar, 2026Retail loans emerge as top category for write-offs by Indian banks in FY25, Pg15Retail loans lead loan write-offs by Indian banks in FY25 at ₹45,404 crore, surpassing agriculture, industry, and MSMEs.17 Mar, 2026
Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsVB-G RAM G Act: Centre yet to fix parameters before roll-out, Pg1Centre yet to finalize objective parameters for fund allocation under VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing MGNREGA and increasing guaranteed employment days.Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections9 Mar, 2026VB-G RAM G Act: Centre yet to fix parameters before roll-out, Pg1Centre yet to finalize objective parameters for fund allocation under VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, replacing MGNREGA and increasing guaranteed employment days.9 Mar, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorSkill India as herculean challenges, Galgotian blunders, Pg6CAG report reveals financial irregularities in Skill India scheme; experts propose skill loans, vouchers, and levies for effective implementation.Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector2 Mar, 2026Skill India as herculean challenges, Galgotian blunders, Pg6CAG report reveals financial irregularities in Skill India scheme; experts propose skill loans, vouchers, and levies for effective implementation.2 Mar, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBihar's new law limits borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorised loans, Pg4Bihar's new microfinance law caps borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorized loans, and coercive repayments to protect vulnerable populations.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors1 Mar, 2026Bihar's new law limits borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorised loans, Pg4Bihar's new microfinance law caps borrowers to two MFIs, bans unauthorized loans, and coercive repayments to protect vulnerable populations.1 Mar, 2026