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CAN 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 …
Read MoreFOUR CHALLENGES THAT DEMAND ATTENTION IN INDIA’S FTAs Why in the News? India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into effect on 1 June, expanding India’s network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and enhancing international trade opportunities. India currently has 15 FTAs covering 27 countries, while 9 additional trade agreements with 42 countries are under …
Read MoreEl Niño Threatens India’s Economy and Livelihoods Why in the News ? Forecasts indicate a high probability of El Niño developing during 2026–27, raising concerns about below-normal monsoon rainfall in India. Experts warn that its impact may extend beyond weather, affecting agriculture, employment, inflation, and overall economic stability, necessitating comprehensive environmental impact assessment of adaptation …
Read MoreReimagining India’s Growth Through Industrial Transformation Syllabus: GS-3:Industrial Policy, Infrastructure, Growth & Development Why in the News ? The debate on India’s economic strategy has resurfaced following the IMF’s report on Geoeconomics and the Return of Economic Statecraft, which questions hyper-globalisation and unrestricted free trade. The article argues that India should move beyond the 1991 …
Read MoreCARBON BORDER TAXES AND INDIA’S TRADE CHALLENGE Syllabus: GS 3: Environment and conservation. Carbon Tax Why in the News? The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its definitive phase in January 2026, reshaping global trade by linking market access with carbon emissions compliance. CLIMATE CHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE ● Climate-Trade Nexus: Increasing integration …
Read MoreRupee Depreciation Sparks Debate Over RBI’s Intervention Strategy Why in the News ? The continuous fall in the Indian rupee against the US dollar has triggered debate on whether the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should actively defend the currency using forex reserves or allow market forces to determine its real exchange value. Reasons Behind …
Read MoreRupee Depreciation Reflects India’s Structural Dollar Dependence Syllabus: GS-2: Fiscal Policy, Monetary Policy, Capital Market Why in the News ? The Indian rupee’s depreciation and concerns over crossing the ₹100 per dollar mark have revived debates on India’s economic vulnerabilities. The article links the rupee’s fall to the concept of “Original Sin” in international macroeconomics, …
Read MoreReform Imperative Amid India’s Emerging Economic Crisis Syllabus: GS-3: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Effects of Globalization on Indian Society, Deglobalisation & Protectionism, Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? India is witnessing rising fiscal pressures, weakening rupee valuation, increasing fertiliser and food subsidy burdens, and concerns over …
Read MoreINDIA–NEW ZEALAND FREE TRADE AGREEMENT Why in the News? Major trade pact: India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at boosting trade, investment and mobility. Historic milestone: Agreement termed “historic” and among the fastest negotiated FTAs by India, with talks concluded within 2025. Key features of the FTA Tariff liberalisation: New …
Read MoreOECD Outlook Affirms India’s Fastest Growth Status Globally Why in the News ? The OECD Interim Economic Outlook 2026 projects India as the fastest-growing major economy, with strong GDP growth forecasts. However, West Asia conflict, rising energy prices, and global uncertainties pose risks to inflation, demand, and overall economic stability worldwide. India’s Growth Outlook and …
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