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Rupee Stability Demands Export-Led Economic Rebalancing Why in the News? Despite high GDP growth, low inflation, and a manageable fiscal deficit, the Indian rupee has emerged as Asia’s worst-performing currency. Falling FDI, sustained FPI outflows, and a widening trade deficit have raised concerns about India’s overdependence on volatile capital inflows to stabilise its currency. India’s …
Read MoreCabinet Clears Bill For 100% FDI Insurance Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet approved the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to allow 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector, subject to domestic investment of premiums, aiming to deepen insurance penetration, boost infrastructure financing, and improve ease of doing business. Insurance FDI …
Read MoreCabinet Approves Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet has approved a Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM). Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that this will enhance global competitiveness, strengthen supply chains, and promote self-reliance and job creation in India’s export sector. The scheme …
Read MoreIndia’s Flexible Inflation Targeting Framework Needs Refinement Syllabus: GS-3: Monetary Policy, Growth & Development, Fiscal Policy Why in the News? The Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework, adopted by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2016 with a 4% target ±2% band, is up for review in March 2026. Amid economic stability and inflation control, …
Read MoreGST Overhaul: Balancing Reform with Fiscal Prudence Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Fiscal Policy, Inclusive Growth Why in the News? The recent overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), effective from September 22, 2025, rationalized the tax structure by eliminating the 12% and 28% slabs, redistributing items into 5% and 18% categories. While this …
Read MoreIndia Retains Fastest-Growing Major Economy Status Globally Why in the News ? According to S&P Global Ratings, India’s GDP growth is projected at 6.5% in FY25, making it the fastest-growing major economy. Despite global challenges, India has demonstrated strong economic resilience through reforms, infrastructure expansion, and trade participation. This growth has implications for various sectors, …
Read MoreIndia’s Gender Data Gap Hampers Economic Ambitions Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Issues Related to Women Inclusive Growth Why in the News? India’s ambition to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047 is hindered by the lack of gender-disaggregated data. The Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Index, launched by Uttar Pradesh, highlights how embedding a gender …
Read MoreUNLOCKING INNOVATION WITH INDIA’S PROCUREMENT REFORMS Why in the news? Research and development (R&D) can be transformed by integrating global best practices in market-shaping, cognitive tools, and hybrid governance. Traditional procurement policies, though aimed at transparency and cost-efficiency, often have unintended negative effects on R&D. While these frameworks succeed in preventing fraud, they tend to …
Read MoreGST Reforms: 99% Goods Shifted to 5% Bracket, Boosting Digital Economy Why in the News? Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that under the latest GST reforms, 99% of goods in the 12% tax bracket have now moved to the 5% bracket, reducing consumer costs and simplifying the tax system while boosting government revenue. This …
Read MoreINDIA’S ECONOMIC CHURN AND THE NECTAR OF GROWTH Why in the news? The economy of India is being described as a “fact-rich story” of resilience, growth, and energy security, countering global sceptics who label it a “dead economy.” This positive narrative is supported by the latest economic survey 2024 and reflects the current Indian economy …
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