Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismAnalysing India’s cycle of deprivation and affluence, Pg10Income mobility analysis reveals increasing downward trends impacting marginalized communities, highlighting entrenched inequalities and demanding policy focus beyond headline growth.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism27 Feb, 2026Analysing India’s cycle of deprivation and affluence, Pg10Income mobility analysis reveals increasing downward trends impacting marginalized communities, highlighting entrenched inequalities and demanding policy focus beyond headline growth.27 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeInclusive GrowthEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAI for people, applying technology for social good, Pg8AI Impact Summit in Delhi advocates for human-centered AI, focusing on social justice, job creation, and inclusive growth.Inclusive GrowthEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeInclusive GrowthEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday Life19 Feb, 2026AI for people, applying technology for social good, Pg8AI Impact Summit in Delhi advocates for human-centered AI, focusing on social justice, job creation, and inclusive growth.19 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthE GovernanceInclusive GrowthE GovernanceFuture of RuPay, UPI in value-added services: Report, Pg17Report suggests RuPay, UPI's future hinges on value-added services like micro-credit and insurance to deepen financial inclusion.Inclusive GrowthE GovernanceInclusive GrowthE Governance17 Feb, 2026Future of RuPay, UPI in value-added services: Report, Pg17Report suggests RuPay, UPI's future hinges on value-added services like micro-credit and insurance to deepen financial inclusion.17 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsThe labour codes redefine wages, empower the worker, Pg8Labour codes redefine wages, mandate 50% basic pay, expand social security, and empower workers financially, boosting consumption and inclusive growth.Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable Sections14 Feb, 2026The labour codes redefine wages, empower the worker, Pg8Labour codes redefine wages, mandate 50% basic pay, expand social security, and empower workers financially, boosting consumption and inclusive growth.14 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceInclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceEntrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceInclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsE Governance11 Feb, 2026Entrepreneurs provided with loans through PM-SURAJ, Pg8₹1,389.61 crore in loans disbursed to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs via PM-SURAJ portal in FY25, exceeding target of one lakh.11 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUnemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17Unemployment rate dips to 4.8% in Q3 2025, but salaried job share declines across all segments.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment11 Feb, 2026Unemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17Unemployment rate dips to 4.8% in Q3 2025, but salaried job share declines across all segments.11 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEconomics of Animal RearingInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEconomics of Animal RearingLessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7Erode's Misty Milk highlights credit constraints hindering SME growth, job creation despite demand and infrastructure availability.Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEconomics of Animal RearingInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEconomics of Animal Rearing10 Feb, 2026Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7Erode's Misty Milk highlights credit constraints hindering SME growth, job creation despite demand and infrastructure availability.10 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentTale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7RBI survey reveals diverging consumer confidence: rural India optimistic, driving non-essential spending, while urban areas remain cautious despite income stability.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment10 Feb, 2026Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7RBI survey reveals diverging consumer confidence: rural India optimistic, driving non-essential spending, while urban areas remain cautious despite income stability.10 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs to Rs 20L, Pg15RBI doubles collateral-free loans for MSMEs to ₹20 lakh, easing credit access and boosting small business growth.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment7 Feb, 2026RBI doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs to Rs 20L, Pg15RBI doubles collateral-free loans for MSMEs to ₹20 lakh, easing credit access and boosting small business growth.7 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingVisible progress, invisible exclusion, Pg9Budget prioritizes infrastructure and MSME growth, but employment elasticity declines, creating a dual economy with jobless growth.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting3 Feb, 2026Visible progress, invisible exclusion, Pg9Budget prioritizes infrastructure and MSME growth, but employment elasticity declines, creating a dual economy with jobless growth.3 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingFinance Commission strikes a new balance, Pg1016th Finance Commission balances equity concerns by increasing southern states' share to 17% and recommending fiscal prudence for states.Inclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting3 Feb, 2026Finance Commission strikes a new balance, Pg1016th Finance Commission balances equity concerns by increasing southern states' share to 17% and recommending fiscal prudence for states.3 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingWhat the new fiscal rule means for growth and spending, Pg11New fiscal rule targets 50% debt-GDP ratio by 2031, impacting government spending and economic growth strategies.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting2 Feb, 2026What the new fiscal rule means for growth and spending, Pg11New fiscal rule targets 50% debt-GDP ratio by 2031, impacting government spending and economic growth strategies.2 Feb, 2026
Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthRs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund, reform to boost liquidity for MSMEs, Pg7Government launches Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund, enhances TReDS platform to boost MSME liquidity and regulatory compliance.Inclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth2 Feb, 2026Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund, reform to boost liquidity for MSMEs, Pg7Government launches Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund, enhances TReDS platform to boost MSME liquidity and regulatory compliance.2 Feb, 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 SectionsSurvey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.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 Sections30 Jan, 2026Survey backs decision to scrap MGNREGA, cites structural flaws, strong rural economy, Pg13Economic Survey defends scrapping MGNREGA, citing structural flaws and a strengthened rural economy evidenced by NABARD's RECSS survey.30 Jan, 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 SectionsMGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.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 Sections30 Jan, 2026MGNREGA achieved significant gains, VB-G RAM G represents decisive shift in rural job policy, Pg6Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, overhauling MGNREGA for modern, accountable, infrastructure-focused rural employment.30 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingStates' fiscal populism, cash transfers risk crowding out productive capex, Pg15Economic Survey warns states' fiscal populism, unconditional cash transfers risk crowding out productive capital expenditure, impacting sovereign borrowing costs.Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting30 Jan, 2026States' fiscal populism, cash transfers risk crowding out productive capex, Pg15Economic Survey warns states' fiscal populism, unconditional cash transfers risk crowding out productive capital expenditure, impacting sovereign borrowing costs.30 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndia’s consumption story and the underlying wage growth problem, Pg15India's consumption story faces wage growth challenges despite tax cuts and GST rationalization, impacting household finances and private investment.Inclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting29 Jan, 2026India’s consumption story and the underlying wage growth problem, Pg15India's consumption story faces wage growth challenges despite tax cuts and GST rationalization, impacting household finances and private investment.29 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthLast decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11India's economy transitions to capital expenditure, digital rails, and institutional resilience, but job quality and manufacturing diversification are crucial.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth29 Jan, 2026Last decade was about the plumbing. Now it's pipeline, Pg11India's economy transitions to capital expenditure, digital rails, and institutional resilience, but job quality and manufacturing diversification are crucial.29 Jan, 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 SectionsPlaying hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.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 Sections27 Jan, 2026Playing hide and seek on employment guarantee, Pg6Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB – G RAM G Act) faces criticism for potentially undermining MGNREGA's employment guarantee.27 Jan, 2026
Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingExpectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11Budget 2026-27 urged to prioritize women's time poverty by reimagining schemes, measuring outcomes, and promoting workforce participation.Inclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingInclusive GrowthWomen and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting26 Jan, 2026Expectations from a gender lens in Budget 2026-27, Pg11Budget 2026-27 urged to prioritize women's time poverty by reimagining schemes, measuring outcomes, and promoting workforce participation.26 Jan, 2026