Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Current Affairs for UPSC

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Informal sector pay rose just 4% in 2025, Pg17

Informal sector wages in India grew by only 3.9% in 2025, a sharp decline from 13% in 2023-24.

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

25 Mar, 2026

Informal sector pay rose just 4% in 2025, Pg17

Informal sector wages in India grew by only 3.9% in 2025, a sharp decline from 13% in 2023-24.

25 Mar, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Finance, management, legal sectors: The jobs that AI is most likely to replace, Pg16

AI threatens finance, management, and legal sectors, potentially displacing female, educated, and older workers in US and India.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

25 Mar, 2026

Finance, management, legal sectors: The jobs that AI is most likely to replace, Pg16

AI threatens finance, management, and legal sectors, potentially displacing female, educated, and older workers in US and India.

25 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Grim future, Pg8

India's core sector growth hits three-month low amidst contracting domestic crude oil and natural gas production, raising concerns about economic resilience.

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Mar, 2026

Grim future, Pg8

India's core sector growth hits three-month low amidst contracting domestic crude oil and natural gas production, raising concerns about economic resilience.

24 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

6th month in a row: India sees net FDI outflow again in Jan, Pg13

India faces sixth consecutive month of net FDI outflow in January 2026, tripling December levels amid global uncertainty.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

24 Mar, 2026

6th month in a row: India sees net FDI outflow again in Jan, Pg13

India faces sixth consecutive month of net FDI outflow in January 2026, tripling December levels amid global uncertainty.

24 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Large private cos see no growth in FY27 capex: Govt survey, Pg13

Government survey reveals large private companies foresee no capex growth in FY27 amid global economic uncertainty, raising concerns about investment trends.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

24 Mar, 2026

Large private cos see no growth in FY27 capex: Govt survey, Pg13

Government survey reveals large private companies foresee no capex growth in FY27 amid global economic uncertainty, raising concerns about investment trends.

24 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

What insurance numbers do not reveal, Pg8

Article highlights the limitations of using insurance penetration and density to assess household financial protection in India.

Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

23 Mar, 2026

What insurance numbers do not reveal, Pg8

Article highlights the limitations of using insurance penetration and density to assess household financial protection in India.

23 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

How India has used forex reserves to tide over global uncertainties since 1991, Pg15

India's forex reserves buffer against global shocks since 1991, facing challenges amid geopolitical tensions and capital outflows.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

23 Mar, 2026

How India has used forex reserves to tide over global uncertainties since 1991, Pg15

India's forex reserves buffer against global shocks since 1991, facing challenges amid geopolitical tensions and capital outflows.

23 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Coming up, war's downstream effects, Pg12

US-Iran conflict threatens India's economy, disrupting gas supplies, petrochemical production, and semiconductor imports, potentially causing stagflation.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Mar, 2026

Coming up, war's downstream effects, Pg12

US-Iran conflict threatens India's economy, disrupting gas supplies, petrochemical production, and semiconductor imports, potentially causing stagflation.

23 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Oil spike will fuel inflation. So why have US and EU central banks not raised rates?, Pg15

US Fed and ECB hold rates amidst West Asia conflict, balancing inflation risks with recession fears amid economic uncertainty.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

21 Mar, 2026

Oil spike will fuel inflation. So why have US and EU central banks not raised rates?, Pg15

US Fed and ECB hold rates amidst West Asia conflict, balancing inflation risks with recession fears amid economic uncertainty.

21 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Premium petrol price hiked by Rs 2 a litre, bulk diesel up Rs 22 (No change in regular petrol, diesel rates), Pg1

West Asia conflict triggers premium petrol hike by Rs 2, bulk diesel by Rs 22, rupee hits record low of 93.77.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

21 Mar, 2026

Premium petrol price hiked by Rs 2 a litre, bulk diesel up Rs 22 (No change in regular petrol, diesel rates), Pg1

West Asia conflict triggers premium petrol hike by Rs 2, bulk diesel by Rs 22, rupee hits record low of 93.77.

21 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

20 Mar, 2026

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

AI-powered Project Insight boosts tax revenue by ₹11,000 crore, but raises data privacy and algorithmic bias concerns.

20 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

New GDP series, charting the path ahead, Pg12

New GDP series (Base Year 2022-23) released, revealing refined methodologies, challenges in data allocation, and sector-specific growth rates.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

20 Mar, 2026

New GDP series, charting the path ahead, Pg12

New GDP series (Base Year 2022-23) released, revealing refined methodologies, challenges in data allocation, and sector-specific growth rates.

20 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Let's talk about menstrual leave, who bears the cost, Pg13

Supreme Court debates menstrual leave policy amid concerns over potential discrimination and impact on women's employment opportunities, highlighting the need for comprehensive solutions.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

19 Mar, 2026

Let's talk about menstrual leave, who bears the cost, Pg13

Supreme Court debates menstrual leave policy amid concerns over potential discrimination and impact on women's employment opportunities, highlighting the need for comprehensive solutions.

19 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How the global energy shock threatens India's Goldilocks era, Pg18

Global energy crisis threatens India's economic stability; rupee weakens to 92.38, inflation rises, and fiscal deficit targets jeopardized.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

18 Mar, 2026

How the global energy shock threatens India's Goldilocks era, Pg18

Global energy crisis threatens India's economic stability; rupee weakens to 92.38, inflation rises, and fiscal deficit targets jeopardized.

18 Mar, 2026

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Oil shock redux: We've been here before, Pg13

Geopolitical tensions trigger oil price surge, threatening India's economy with inflation, rupee depreciation, and widening deficits, reminiscent of 1979 crisis.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

18 Mar, 2026

Oil shock redux: We've been here before, Pg13

Geopolitical tensions trigger oil price surge, threatening India's economy with inflation, rupee depreciation, and widening deficits, reminiscent of 1979 crisis.

18 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India's GDP debate: Right questions, wrong numbers, Pg13

Economists debate India's GDP accuracy, questioning data usage and informal sector representation, challenging recent misestimation claims and methodological choices.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

18 Mar, 2026

India's GDP debate: Right questions, wrong numbers, Pg13

Economists debate India's GDP accuracy, questioning data usage and informal sector representation, challenging recent misestimation claims and methodological choices.

18 Mar, 2026

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Retail loans emerge as top category for write-offs by Indian banks in FY25, Pg15

Retail loans lead loan write-offs by Indian banks in FY25 at ₹45,404 crore, surpassing agriculture, industry, and MSMEs.

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

17 Mar, 2026

Retail loans emerge as top category for write-offs by Indian banks in FY25, Pg15

Retail loans lead loan write-offs by Indian banks in FY25 at ₹45,404 crore, surpassing agriculture, industry, and MSMEs.

17 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

The ‘discrepancies’ in India’s new GDP data, Pg14

India's new GDP series faces scrutiny as 'discrepancies' surge, raising concerns about data credibility and inflation measurement.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

17 Mar, 2026

The ‘discrepancies’ in India’s new GDP data, Pg14

India's new GDP series faces scrutiny as 'discrepancies' surge, raising concerns about data credibility and inflation measurement.

17 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Growth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11

Economists argue that India’s official GDP growth since 2011-12 has been significantly overstated due to methodological flaws, particularly in how the informal sector and inflation are measured.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

14 Mar, 2026

Growth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11

Economists argue that India’s official GDP growth since 2011-12 has been significantly overstated due to methodological flaws, particularly in how the informal sector and inflation are measured.

14 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Oil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1

The domestic stock market suffered its steepest weekly decline in nearly four years, losing over 5% as surging crude oil prices and the West Asia conflict triggered a massive sell-off. Benchmark indices have now retreated to levels last seen in February 2024, with investor wealth eroding by approximately ₹34 lakh crore since the crisis began.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

14 Mar, 2026

Oil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1

The domestic stock market suffered its steepest weekly decline in nearly four years, losing over 5% as surging crude oil prices and the West Asia conflict triggered a massive sell-off. Benchmark indices have now retreated to levels last seen in February 2024, with investor wealth eroding by approximately ₹34 lakh crore since the crisis began.

14 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Informal sector pay rose just 4% in 2025, Pg17

Informal sector pay rose just 4% in 2025, Pg17

Finance, management, legal sectors: The jobs that AI is most likely to replace, Pg16

Finance, management, legal sectors: The jobs that AI is most likely to replace, Pg16

​Grim future, Pg8

​Grim future, Pg8

6th month in a row: India sees net FDI outflow again in Jan, Pg13

6th month in a row: India sees net FDI outflow again in Jan, Pg13

Large private cos see no growth in FY27 capex: Govt survey, Pg13

Large private cos see no growth in FY27 capex: Govt survey, Pg13

What insurance numbers do not reveal, Pg8

What insurance numbers do not reveal, Pg8

How India has used forex reserves to tide over global uncertainties since 1991, Pg15

How India has used forex reserves to tide over global uncertainties since 1991, Pg15

Coming up, war's downstream effects, Pg12

Coming up, war's downstream effects, Pg12

Oil spike will fuel inflation. So why have US and EU central banks not raised rates?, Pg15

Oil spike will fuel inflation. So why have US and EU central banks not raised rates?, Pg15

Premium petrol price hiked by Rs 2 a litre, bulk diesel up Rs 22 (No change in regular petrol, diesel rates), Pg1

Premium petrol price hiked by Rs 2 a litre, bulk diesel up Rs 22 (No change in regular petrol, diesel rates), Pg1

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges, Pg12

New GDP series, charting the path ahead, Pg12

New GDP series, charting the path ahead, Pg12

Let's talk about menstrual leave, who bears the cost, Pg13

Let's talk about menstrual leave, who bears the cost, Pg13

How the global energy shock threatens India's Goldilocks era, Pg18

How the global energy shock threatens India's Goldilocks era, Pg18

Oil shock redux: We've been here before, Pg13

Oil shock redux: We've been here before, Pg13

India's GDP debate: Right questions, wrong numbers, Pg13

India's GDP debate: Right questions, wrong numbers, Pg13

Retail loans emerge as top category for write-offs by Indian banks in FY25, Pg15

Retail loans emerge as top category for write-offs by Indian banks in FY25, Pg15

The ‘discrepancies’ in India’s new GDP data, Pg14

The ‘discrepancies’ in India’s new GDP data, Pg14

Growth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11

Growth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11

Oil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1

Oil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1

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