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

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

Centre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1

Centre allocates ₹57,381 crore for Economic Stabilisation Fund to counter global economic shocks and maintain fiscal deficit target.

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

14 Mar, 2026

Centre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1

Centre allocates ₹57,381 crore for Economic Stabilisation Fund to counter global economic shocks and maintain fiscal deficit target.

14 Mar, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Price pressures, Pg6

India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Mar, 2026

Price pressures, Pg6

India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.

14 Mar, 2026

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

Feb inflation rises to 3.21%, Iranwar impactyet tobe felt, Pg15

India’s headline retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February, driven largely by an unfavorable base effect and surges in specific commodities like precious metals and certain vegetables.

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

13 Mar, 2026

Feb inflation rises to 3.21%, Iranwar impactyet tobe felt, Pg15

India’s headline retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February, driven largely by an unfavorable base effect and surges in specific commodities like precious metals and certain vegetables.

13 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes, Pg8

Economic Survey 2025-26 anticipates labour code reforms to boost formalization and GDP, but critics cite increased precarity and informality.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Mar, 2026

Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes, Pg8

Economic Survey 2025-26 anticipates labour code reforms to boost formalization and GDP, but critics cite increased precarity and informality.

13 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy, Pg8

India's innovation paradox: Despite increased R&D spending and improved rankings, private sector investment lags, hindering true innovation-led economic transformation.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

13 Mar, 2026

Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy, Pg8

India's innovation paradox: Despite increased R&D spending and improved rankings, private sector investment lags, hindering true innovation-led economic transformation.

13 Mar, 2026

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

A revision of GDP and its implications, Pg10

India's GDP revised with 2022-23 base year, shrinking absolute size by 3-4% but growth rates remain similar.

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

12 Mar, 2026

A revision of GDP and its implications, Pg10

India's GDP revised with 2022-23 base year, shrinking absolute size by 3-4% but growth rates remain similar.

12 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Economics of Animal Rearing

Holding up half the sky on India’s farms, Pg8

Women constitute half of India's agricultural workforce, yet face underreporting, wage gaps, and limited land ownership, hindering economic empowerment.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Economics of Animal Rearing

12 Mar, 2026

Holding up half the sky on India’s farms, Pg8

Women constitute half of India's agricultural workforce, yet face underreporting, wage gaps, and limited land ownership, hindering economic empowerment.

12 Mar, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

'New regulatory framework for AIF approval', Pg17

SEBI proposes 'Lodge and Launch' model for AIFs, accelerating fund scheme launches via merchant banker due diligence, reducing regulatory approval times.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

12 Mar, 2026

'New regulatory framework for AIF approval', Pg17

SEBI proposes 'Lodge and Launch' model for AIFs, accelerating fund scheme launches via merchant banker due diligence, reducing regulatory approval times.

12 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.

As oil prices surge, Sensex, Nifty fall 1.7%, rupee hits record low, Pg13

Oil price surge triggers Sensex and Nifty crash; rupee hits record low amid West Asia conflict and supply disruptions.

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.

10 Mar, 2026

As oil prices surge, Sensex, Nifty fall 1.7%, rupee hits record low, Pg13

Oil price surge triggers Sensex and Nifty crash; rupee hits record low amid West Asia conflict and supply disruptions.

10 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.

India taps alternative crude supplies as conflict in West Asia drags on, Pg10

India diversifies crude oil sources amid West Asia tensions, securing supplies from U.S., Russia, and West Africa.

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.

9 Mar, 2026

India taps alternative crude supplies as conflict in West Asia drags on, Pg10

India diversifies crude oil sources amid West Asia tensions, securing supplies from U.S., Russia, and West Africa.

9 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI's impact on labour market: Anthropic's report flags 'high exposure' jobs, Pg12

Anthropic's study reveals AI's potential job disruption in finance, IT, disproportionately affecting women and younger professionals, raising concerns for India's labor market.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

9 Mar, 2026

AI's impact on labour market: Anthropic's report flags 'high exposure' jobs, Pg12

Anthropic's study reveals AI's potential job disruption in finance, IT, disproportionately affecting women and younger professionals, raising concerns for India's labor market.

9 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Farm loan waivers return: How it could impact credit culture, Pg12

Maharashtra's Rs 35,000 crore farm loan waiver raises concerns about credit culture and fiscal burden, impacting long-term farmer interests.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

9 Mar, 2026

Farm loan waivers return: How it could impact credit culture, Pg12

Maharashtra's Rs 35,000 crore farm loan waiver raises concerns about credit culture and fiscal burden, impacting long-term farmer interests.

9 Mar, 2026

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

New GDP series: Distance to $5-tn target increases, Pg19

New GDP series reveals India's economy at $3.9 trillion, impacting average income and delaying $5-trillion target.

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

7 Mar, 2026

New GDP series: Distance to $5-tn target increases, Pg19

New GDP series reveals India's economy at $3.9 trillion, impacting average income and delaying $5-trillion target.

7 Mar, 2026

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

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase of G-Sec, Pg16

RBI announces ₹1 lakh crore OMO purchase of government securities in two tranches to manage liquidity.

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

7 Mar, 2026

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase of G-Sec, Pg16

RBI announces ₹1 lakh crore OMO purchase of government securities in two tranches to manage liquidity.

7 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.

'Ongoing conflict may fuel imported inflation; prolonged crisis could hit exchange rate, CAD', Pg16

Geopolitical tensions may trigger imported inflation, weaken rupee, and widen CAD, posing economic challenges for India, says Finance Ministry.

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.

7 Mar, 2026

'Ongoing conflict may fuel imported inflation; prolonged crisis could hit exchange rate, CAD', Pg16

Geopolitical tensions may trigger imported inflation, weaken rupee, and widen CAD, posing economic challenges for India, says Finance Ministry.

7 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Bracing for a crisis that goes beyond oil, Pg11

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia threaten India's economy via trade disruptions, reduced remittances, and weakened capital inflows, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

7 Mar, 2026

Bracing for a crisis that goes beyond oil, Pg11

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia threaten India's economy via trade disruptions, reduced remittances, and weakened capital inflows, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.

7 Mar, 2026

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

New reality, Pg6

New GDP series (base year 2022-23) projects 7.6% growth for FY26, revises economic size downwards by 3.3%.

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

3 Mar, 2026

New reality, Pg6

New GDP series (base year 2022-23) projects 7.6% growth for FY26, revises economic size downwards by 3.3%.

3 Mar, 2026

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

CAD widens to 1.3% in Q3, reserves shrink by $24.4-bn, Pg15

India's CAD widens to 1.3% of GDP in Q3 2025-26, forex reserves shrink by $24.4 billion amidst trade deficit.

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

3 Mar, 2026

CAD widens to 1.3% in Q3, reserves shrink by $24.4-bn, Pg15

India's CAD widens to 1.3% of GDP in Q3 2025-26, forex reserves shrink by $24.4 billion amidst trade deficit.

3 Mar, 2026

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

As conflict roils markets, pain will be felt widely, Pg10

West Asia conflict triggers market turmoil; Sensex plunges 1.29%, oil prices surge, impacting Indian economy and diaspora remittances.

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

3 Mar, 2026

As conflict roils markets, pain will be felt widely, Pg10

West Asia conflict triggers market turmoil; Sensex plunges 1.29%, oil prices surge, impacting Indian economy and diaspora remittances.

3 Mar, 2026

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

Centre's debt target, $4-tn economy aim now more difficult to achieve, Pg12

GDP data revision: Fiscal deficit target for FY26 edges up to 4.5%; $4-trillion economy aim now more difficult.

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

2 Mar, 2026

Centre's debt target, $4-tn economy aim now more difficult to achieve, Pg12

GDP data revision: Fiscal deficit target for FY26 edges up to 4.5%; $4-trillion economy aim now more difficult.

2 Mar, 2026

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

Centre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1

Centre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1

​Price pressures, Pg6

​Price pressures, Pg6

Feb inflation rises to 3.21%, Iranwar impactyet tobe felt, Pg15

Feb inflation rises to 3.21%, Iranwar impactyet tobe felt, Pg15

Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes, Pg8

Economic Survey promises, impact of new labour codes, Pg8

Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy, Pg8

Preparing India for a true innovation-led economy, Pg8

A revision of GDP and its implications, Pg10

A revision of GDP and its implications, Pg10

Holding up half the sky on India’s farms, Pg8

Holding up half the sky on India’s farms, Pg8

'New regulatory framework for AIF approval', Pg17

'New regulatory framework for AIF approval', Pg17

As oil prices surge, Sensex, Nifty fall 1.7%, rupee hits record low, Pg13

As oil prices surge, Sensex, Nifty fall 1.7%, rupee hits record low, Pg13

India taps alternative crude supplies as conflict in West Asia drags on, Pg10

India taps alternative crude supplies as conflict in West Asia drags on, Pg10

AI's impact on labour market: Anthropic's report flags 'high exposure' jobs, Pg12

AI's impact on labour market: Anthropic's report flags 'high exposure' jobs, Pg12

Farm loan waivers return: How it could impact credit culture, Pg12

Farm loan waivers return: How it could impact credit culture, Pg12

New GDP series: Distance to $5-tn target increases, Pg19

New GDP series: Distance to $5-tn target increases, Pg19

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase of G-Sec, Pg16

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase of G-Sec, Pg16

'Ongoing conflict may fuel imported inflation; prolonged crisis could hit exchange rate, CAD', Pg16

'Ongoing conflict may fuel imported inflation; prolonged crisis could hit exchange rate, CAD', Pg16

Bracing for a crisis that goes beyond oil, Pg11

Bracing for a crisis that goes beyond oil, Pg11

​New reality, Pg6

​New reality, Pg6

CAD widens to 1.3% in Q3, reserves shrink by $24.4-bn, Pg15

CAD widens to 1.3% in Q3, reserves shrink by $24.4-bn, Pg15

As conflict roils markets, pain will be felt widely, Pg10

As conflict roils markets, pain will be felt widely, Pg10

Centre's debt target, $4-tn economy aim now more difficult to achieve, Pg12

Centre's debt target, $4-tn economy aim now more difficult to achieve, Pg12

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