Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGST 2.0 — short-term pain, possible long-term gain, Pg8GST 2.0 introduces revised rate structure from September 2025, aiming long-term gains, but short-term revenue losses estimated at ₹48,000 crore.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting17 Sep, 2025GST 2.0 — short-term pain, possible long-term gain, Pg8GST 2.0 introduces revised rate structure from September 2025, aiming long-term gains, but short-term revenue losses estimated at ₹48,000 crore.17 Sep, 2025
Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia signs MoU with International Labour Organization, Pg 21.India partners with ILO to promote global job opportunities for youth through standardized occupation classification, enhancing international workforce mobility.Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment17 Sep, 2025India signs MoU with International Labour Organization, Pg 21.India partners with ILO to promote global job opportunities for youth through standardized occupation classification, enhancing international workforce mobility.17 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPFRDA nod to customised plan for National Pension System (EQUITY EXPOSURE UP TO 100% FOR PRIVATE SECTOR USERS), Pg 21.PFRDA permits 100% equity exposure in NPS for private sector subscribers under Multiple Scheme Framework starting October 1.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment17 Sep, 2025PFRDA nod to customised plan for National Pension System (EQUITY EXPOSURE UP TO 100% FOR PRIVATE SECTOR USERS), Pg 21.PFRDA permits 100% equity exposure in NPS for private sector subscribers under Multiple Scheme Framework starting October 1.17 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthAmid GCC-IT services overlap concerns, how industry is pushing for global centres, Pg 15.CII urges tax breaks and digital zones to boost India's GCC sector, potentially adding $600B to GDP by FY30.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth16 Sep, 2025Amid GCC-IT services overlap concerns, how industry is pushing for global centres, Pg 15.CII urges tax breaks and digital zones to boost India's GCC sector, potentially adding $600B to GDP by FY30.16 Sep, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentUnemployment rate falls, female youth joblessness up in August, Pg 15.Female youth unemployment spikes to 25.7% in August amidst overall job market gains, raising concerns about gender disparity.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment16 Sep, 2025Unemployment rate falls, female youth joblessness up in August, Pg 15.Female youth unemployment spikes to 25.7% in August amidst overall job market gains, raising concerns about gender disparity.16 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityImproving macros, Pg8India's retail inflation rises to 2.1% in August 2025, but macroeconomic outlook remains positive with high growth.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingBuffer Stocks and Food Security15 Sep, 2025Improving macros, Pg8India's retail inflation rises to 2.1% in August 2025, but macroeconomic outlook remains positive with high growth.15 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingCALMING INFLUENCE, Pg 10.Retail inflation eases to 2.07% in August, prompting recalibration of RBI forecasts amid GST rate cuts and trade uncertainties.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting15 Sep, 2025CALMING INFLUENCE, Pg 10.Retail inflation eases to 2.07% in August, prompting recalibration of RBI forecasts amid GST rate cuts and trade uncertainties.15 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthCII suggests national framework for innovation-driven GCCs, Pg 15.CII proposes National GCC Policy to boost innovation, create 20-25 million jobs, and contribute $600 billion to the economy.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth15 Sep, 2025CII suggests national framework for innovation-driven GCCs, Pg 15.CII proposes National GCC Policy to boost innovation, create 20-25 million jobs, and contribute $600 billion to the economy.15 Sep, 2025
Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentNepal, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: When demographic dividend isn't delivered, Pg 12.Asian nations face youth unrest as corruption and jobless growth hinder demographic dividend realization, fueling inequality and disillusionment among young workforce.Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment14 Sep, 2025Nepal, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: When demographic dividend isn't delivered, Pg 12.Asian nations face youth unrest as corruption and jobless growth hinder demographic dividend realization, fueling inequality and disillusionment among young workforce.14 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRetail inflation quickens to 2.1%, ending 9-month drop, Pg1Retail inflation rises to 2.1% in August, ending nine-month decline, driven by fuel and light category.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting13 Sep, 2025Retail inflation quickens to 2.1%, ending 9-month drop, Pg1Retail inflation rises to 2.1% in August, ending nine-month decline, driven by fuel and light category.13 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRetail inflation rate inches up to 2.07% in August due to higher food prices, Pg14Retail inflation edges up to 2.07% in August due to rising food prices, GST rate cuts may ease inflation.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting13 Sep, 2025Retail inflation rate inches up to 2.07% in August due to higher food prices, Pg14Retail inflation edges up to 2.07% in August due to rising food prices, GST rate cuts may ease inflation.13 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingPast MPC members want continuity in RBI's CPI inflation framework, Pg14Ex-MPC members advocate retaining 4% CPI inflation target, emphasizing stability amidst RBI's framework review due by March 2026.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting13 Sep, 2025Past MPC members want continuity in RBI's CPI inflation framework, Pg14Ex-MPC members advocate retaining 4% CPI inflation target, emphasizing stability amidst RBI's framework review due by March 2026.13 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentForex reserves rise to $698.27 billion, Pg14India's forex reserves surge to $698.27 billion, marking a $4.038 billion increase driven by gold reserve valuation.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment13 Sep, 2025Forex reserves rise to $698.27 billion, Pg14India's forex reserves surge to $698.27 billion, marking a $4.038 billion increase driven by gold reserve valuation.13 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI may allow lenders to remotely lock mobile phones bought on credit, Pg15RBI to permit remote locking of financed mobile phones upon loan default, balancing lender recovery with consumer data protection.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment12 Sep, 2025RBI may allow lenders to remotely lock mobile phones bought on credit, Pg15RBI to permit remote locking of financed mobile phones upon loan default, balancing lender recovery with consumer data protection.12 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentFitch raises India’s GDP growth forecast for current fiscalFitch upgrades India's GDP growth forecast to 6.9% for FY26, driven by robust Q1 growth and strong domestic demand.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment11 Sep, 2025Fitch raises India’s GDP growth forecast for current fiscalFitch upgrades India's GDP growth forecast to 6.9% for FY26, driven by robust Q1 growth and strong domestic demand.11 Sep, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI cuts holdings in US Treasury Bills; Trump's tariffs could further the trendRBI reduces US Treasury Bill holdings amidst trade tensions and geopolitical risks, diversifying reserves into gold and other sovereign debts.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment10 Sep, 2025RBI cuts holdings in US Treasury Bills; Trump's tariffs could further the trendRBI reduces US Treasury Bill holdings amidst trade tensions and geopolitical risks, diversifying reserves into gold and other sovereign debts.10 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsA complex turn in India’s FDI story, Pg6India's FDI landscape shifts: Inflows rise, but outflows surge, raising concerns about long-term economic impact and investor confidence.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment Models8 Sep, 2025A complex turn in India’s FDI story, Pg6India's FDI landscape shifts: Inflows rise, but outflows surge, raising concerns about long-term economic impact and investor confidence.8 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingWill the GST rate cuts boost the economy?, Pg 11.On September 3, 2025, the GST Council approved a major overhaul of the GST rate structure, reducing the number of slabs and cutting taxes on a majority of items. This follows recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) and proposals by the Union Finance Ministry.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting7 Sep, 2025Will the GST rate cuts boost the economy?, Pg 11.On September 3, 2025, the GST Council approved a major overhaul of the GST rate structure, reducing the number of slabs and cutting taxes on a majority of items. This follows recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) and proposals by the Union Finance Ministry.7 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingCuts in time , Pg8GST Council approves sweeping rate cuts across sectors, aiming to boost consumption and simplify tax regime from September 22.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting5 Sep, 2025Cuts in time , Pg8GST Council approves sweeping rate cuts across sectors, aiming to boost consumption and simplify tax regime from September 22.5 Sep, 2025
Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGiving wings to India’s youth , Pg7Government launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana with ₹1 lakh crore outlay, aiming to create 3.5 crore jobs.Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment1 Sep, 2025Giving wings to India’s youth , Pg7Government launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana with ₹1 lakh crore outlay, aiming to create 3.5 crore jobs.1 Sep, 2025