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

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

RBI increases acquisition finance limit to 75%, mulls bank loans to REITs, Pg18

RBI raises acquisition finance limit to 75% and considers allowing bank loans to listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

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

14 Feb, 2026

RBI increases acquisition finance limit to 75%, mulls bank loans to REITs, Pg18

RBI raises acquisition finance limit to 75% and considers allowing bank loans to listed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

14 Feb, 2026

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

Key themes in new CPI: Gold, silver to back-series, Pg18

New CPI series launched with 2024 as base year; gold and silver prices significantly impact inflation calculations.

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

14 Feb, 2026

Key themes in new CPI: Gold, silver to back-series, Pg18

New CPI series launched with 2024 as base year; gold and silver prices significantly impact inflation calculations.

14 Feb, 2026

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

Govt. unveils new CPI series; retail inflation in Jan. at 2.75%, Pg1

Government unveils new CPI series with 2024 base year; retail inflation stands at 2.75% in January 2026.

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

13 Feb, 2026

Govt. unveils new CPI series; retail inflation in Jan. at 2.75%, Pg1

Government unveils new CPI series with 2024 base year; retail inflation stands at 2.75% in January 2026.

13 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

The hidden cost of insurance distribution, Pg10

RBI flags concerns as life insurance commission payouts surge 18%, outpacing premium growth; calls for regulatory intervention.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Feb, 2026

The hidden cost of insurance distribution, Pg10

RBI flags concerns as life insurance commission payouts surge 18%, outpacing premium growth; calls for regulatory intervention.

13 Feb, 2026

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

Retail inflation at 2.75% in Jan under revised CPI data series, Pg13

India's retail inflation hits 2.75% in January under revised CPI data series with new base year 2024.

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

13 Feb, 2026

Retail inflation at 2.75% in Jan under revised CPI data series, Pg13

India's retail inflation hits 2.75% in January under revised CPI data series with new base year 2024.

13 Feb, 2026

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

New inflation series is a welcome update, Pg10

National Statistics Office releases new inflation series with 2024 as base year, reflecting updated household consumption patterns.

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

13 Feb, 2026

New inflation series is a welcome update, Pg10

National Statistics Office releases new inflation series with 2024 as base year, reflecting updated household consumption patterns.

13 Feb, 2026

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

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

India's taxpayer base doubles in a decade, fueled by individual taxpayers and improved tax administration efficiency, reveals Income Tax Department data.

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

12 Feb, 2026

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

India's taxpayer base doubles in a decade, fueled by individual taxpayers and improved tax administration efficiency, reveals Income Tax Department data.

12 Feb, 2026

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

The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life, Pg8

India updates CPI base year to 2024 reflecting changing consumption patterns, impacting inflation measurement and policy decisions.

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

12 Feb, 2026

The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life, Pg8

India updates CPI base year to 2024 reflecting changing consumption patterns, impacting inflation measurement and policy decisions.

12 Feb, 2026

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

Unemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17

Unemployment rate dips to 4.8% in Q3 2025, but salaried job share declines across all segments.

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

11 Feb, 2026

Unemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17

Unemployment rate dips to 4.8% in Q3 2025, but salaried job share declines across all segments.

11 Feb, 2026

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

For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17

Gold ETFs outpace equity MFs in India for the first time amidst rising gold prices and market volatility.

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

11 Feb, 2026

For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17

Gold ETFs outpace equity MFs in India for the first time amidst rising gold prices and market volatility.

11 Feb, 2026

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Economics of Animal Rearing

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Erode's Misty Milk highlights credit constraints hindering SME growth, job creation despite demand and infrastructure availability.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Economics of Animal Rearing

10 Feb, 2026

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Erode's Misty Milk highlights credit constraints hindering SME growth, job creation despite demand and infrastructure availability.

10 Feb, 2026

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

Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7

RBI survey reveals diverging consumer confidence: rural India optimistic, driving non-essential spending, while urban areas remain cautious despite income stability.

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

10 Feb, 2026

Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7

RBI survey reveals diverging consumer confidence: rural India optimistic, driving non-essential spending, while urban areas remain cautious despite income stability.

10 Feb, 2026

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

Domestic MFs halve ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% in Dec '25, Pg19

Domestic MFs reduce ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% by December 2025 due to strong inflows.

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

10 Feb, 2026

Domestic MFs halve ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% in Dec '25, Pg19

Domestic MFs reduce ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% by December 2025 due to strong inflows.

10 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Meanwhile, flux in agency behind PMKVY: CEO exit, police complaint, Pg15

PMKVY faces turbulence: CEO ousted, police complaint filed over misappropriation, and CAG indicts scheme's functioning, raising governance concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

10 Feb, 2026

Meanwhile, flux in agency behind PMKVY: CEO exit, police complaint, Pg15

PMKVY faces turbulence: CEO ousted, police complaint filed over misappropriation, and CAG indicts scheme's functioning, raising governance concerns.

10 Feb, 2026

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

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

Budget allocates ₹13,416.20 crore for space research, focusing on telescopes and deep-space exploration, but expenditure lags raise concerns.

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

9 Feb, 2026

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

Budget allocates ₹13,416.20 crore for space research, focusing on telescopes and deep-space exploration, but expenditure lags raise concerns.

9 Feb, 2026

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

Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8

AI plugins trigger market selloff: Indian IT sector faces existential threat due to AI-driven automation replacing traditional outsourcing models.

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

9 Feb, 2026

Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8

AI plugins trigger market selloff: Indian IT sector faces existential threat due to AI-driven automation replacing traditional outsourcing models.

9 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig workers face precarious conditions despite platform promises, struggling with falling incomes, algorithmic control, and lack of social security.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

9 Feb, 2026

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig workers face precarious conditions despite platform promises, struggling with falling incomes, algorithmic control, and lack of social security.

9 Feb, 2026

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

Why borrowings have now begun biting govts, Pg16

States face higher borrowing costs despite RBI rate cuts due to rising debt and liquidity crunch, impacting fiscal management.

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

9 Feb, 2026

Why borrowings have now begun biting govts, Pg16

States face higher borrowing costs despite RBI rate cuts due to rising debt and liquidity crunch, impacting fiscal management.

9 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

Indian IT giants allocate ₹13,000+ crore for Labour Code impact, with provisions varying across sectors and companies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

9 Feb, 2026

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

Indian IT giants allocate ₹13,000+ crore for Labour Code impact, with provisions varying across sectors and companies.

9 Feb, 2026

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

RBI doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs to Rs 20L, Pg15

RBI doubles collateral-free loans for MSMEs to ₹20 lakh, easing credit access and boosting small business growth.

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

7 Feb, 2026

RBI doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs to Rs 20L, Pg15

RBI doubles collateral-free loans for MSMEs to ₹20 lakh, easing credit access and boosting small business growth.

7 Feb, 2026

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

RBI increases acquisition finance limit to 75%, mulls bank loans to REITs, Pg18

RBI increases acquisition finance limit to 75%, mulls bank loans to REITs, Pg18

Key themes in new CPI: Gold, silver to back-series, Pg18

Key themes in new CPI: Gold, silver to back-series, Pg18

Govt. unveils new CPI series; retail inflation in Jan. at 2.75%, Pg1

Govt. unveils new CPI series; retail inflation in Jan. at 2.75%, Pg1

The hidden cost of insurance distribution, Pg10

The hidden cost of insurance distribution, Pg10

Retail inflation at 2.75% in Jan under revised CPI data series, Pg13

Retail inflation at 2.75% in Jan under revised CPI data series, Pg13

New inflation series is a welcome update, Pg10

New inflation series is a welcome update, Pg10

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

Taxpayer base more than doubled in the last decade, Pg9

The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life, Pg8

The CPI base revision exercise measures a slice of life, Pg8

Unemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17

Unemployment dips to 4.8% in Q3, share of salaried jobs down, Pg17

For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17

For first time, Indians invest more in gold ETFs than equity MFs, Pg17

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7

Tale of two consumers: Rural aspiration vs. urban caution, Pg7

Domestic MFs halve ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% in Dec '25, Pg19

Domestic MFs halve ownership gap with FIIs in NSE-listed firms to 5.5% in Dec '25, Pg19

Meanwhile, flux in agency behind PMKVY: CEO exit, police complaint, Pg15

Meanwhile, flux in agency behind PMKVY: CEO exit, police complaint, Pg15

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8

Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Gig stories: Option & compulsion, Pg5

Why borrowings have now begun biting govts, Pg16

Why borrowings have now begun biting govts, Pg16

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll, Pg1

RBI doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs to Rs 20L, Pg15

RBI doubles collateral-free loans to MSMEs to Rs 20L, Pg15

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