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TAX CUTS OFFER TEMPORARY RELIEF BUT CANNOT ENSURE SUSTAINED CAPITAL INFLOWS Syllabus: GS-3: Indian Economy – Growth and Development, Capital Market, Balance of Payments, External Sector and Government Budgeting Why in the News? Rupee Pressure: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring measures to support the rupee and manage external sector pressures. Tax Debate: …
Read MoreJAN VISHWAS REFORMS CAN UNLOCK HIGHER WAGE EMPLOYMENT Syllabus: GS-3: Government Policies & Interventions, Dispute Redressal Mechanisms, Transparency & Accountability WHY IN THE NEWS ? Policy Expansion: The editorial highlights the need to expand the Jan Vishwas initiative beyond decriminalisation to address India’s regulatory challenges and promote formal employment. Three Interventions: It proposes Siddhant, Sangreh …
Read MoreINDIA-NEW ZEALAND TRADE TIES SET TO SCALE NEW HEIGHTS Why in the News? The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has entered into force, opening new avenues for trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries. The agreement builds on longstanding bilateral relations, characterised by shared interests in cricket, cultural exchanges and strong people-to-people …
Read MoreINDIA MUST ACCOUNT FOR PUBLIC ASSETS AND FUTURE LIABILITIES Syllabus: GS-2: Statutory Bodies, Quasi Judicial Bodies WHY IN THE NEWS ? Fiscal Transparency: India’s public accounting system remains largely cash-based, recording transactions when payments occur rather than when obligations arise or assets lose value. Hidden Liabilities: Deferred subsidy payments, government guarantees, pension commitments and unpaid …
Read MoreTHE BROKEN PROMISE OF RIGHT TO WORK Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and interventions for various sectors. Employment Why in the News? A recent Supreme Court hearing on minimum wages under rural employment programmes has revived debate over the constitutional status of the Right to Work. The issue has gained significance after replacement of MGNREGA by …
Read MoreRupee Turns Undervalued Amid Global Economic And Oil Volatility Why in the News ? The Indian rupee has depreciated sharply over the past 18 months, becoming undervalued according to the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER). The trend reflects global oil price volatility, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and changing trade competitiveness of the Indian economy. …
Read MoreCabinet Approves Semicon, Mobility And Infrastructure Expansion Plans Why in the News ? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved major initiatives, including Semicon Mission 2.0, the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), new gas-based urea plants, and Varanasi highway projects, to strengthen manufacturing, infrastructure, and agricultural self-reliance while advancing India’s Indo-Pacific strategy through …
Read MoreIMF LOWERS GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST TO 3%; INDIA’S TO 6.4% Why in the News? IMF Outlook Update: The International Monetary Fund lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0% and marginally reduced India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2026–27 from 6.5% to 6.4%. Reason: The revision reflects heightened uncertainty due to West Asia tensions, elevated energy …
Read MoreWORKERS’ REMITTANCES CROSS $100 BILLION IN FY26 Why in the News? Record Milestone: Workers’ remittances to India crossed $100 billion for the first time, reaching $110.47 billion in FY26. BoP Support: Strong remittance inflows helped India record a Balance of Payments (BoP) surplus of $7.22 billion in Q4 FY26 despite weak FDI and FPI inflows. …
Read MoreCAN INDIA FORESTALL AN ECONOMIC CRISIS? POLICY MOVES HOLD THE KEY Syllabus: GS 3: Indian economy and issues related to development and planning. Growth and development. Why in the News? Concerns regarding India’s macroeconomic stability have intensified amid a weakening rupee, rising inflation, sluggish private investment, and growing capital account vulnerabilities. These developments have triggered …
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