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IMF RAISES INDIA GROWTH FORECAST Why in the News? Growth upgrade: International Monetary Fund raised India’s 2025 growth forecast by 0.7 percentage points to 7.3%, citing strong recent performance. Outlook update: The revision was announced in the World Economic Outlook Update, reflecting robust fourth-quarter momentum. Global context: India continues to be highlighted as a key …
Read MoreIndia’s Growth Paradox and Shrinking Fiscal Policy Space Syllabus: GS-3: Fiscal Policy, Government Policies & Interventions, Monetary Policy, Mobilization of Resources, Inclusive Growth Why in the News? The First Advance Estimates of GDP (January 2026) show India growing at 7.4% in real terms, but nominal GDP growth slowing to 8%, the lowest since 2002–03. This …
Read MoreUN REPORT PEGS INDIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH AT 7.4% IN 2025 Why in the News? UN projection: The United Nations has estimated India’s economic growth at 7.4% in calendar year 2025, considering environmental impact assessments in economic planning. Upward revision: The estimate marks a sharp upward revision from the UN’s earlier 6.3% forecast (September 2025), with …
Read MoreUnion Budget Must Restore Private Investment Confidence Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Growth & Development Why in the News? Private corporate investment in India remains subdued despite strong macroeconomic indicators and healthy balance sheets. With fresh private capex intentions falling to ₹4.89 trillion for 2025–26, expectations from the Union Budget have intensified to …
Read MoreStrengthening RBI’s Policy Focus on Financial Stability Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Mobilization of Resources, Capital Market GS Paper-3 Banking Sector & NBFCs, Government Policies & Interventions, IT & Computers, Cyber Security Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) faces a crucial policy moment as inflation appears soft, growth remains strong, and …
Read MoreFlexible Inflation Targeting Needs Careful Future Calibration Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Monetary Policy Growth & Development , Fiscal Policy Why in the News ? India’s Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) framework, which mandates maintaining 4% inflation with a ±2% band, is due for review in March 2026. The RBI’s new discussion paper raises key questions …
Read MoreNITI Aayog Unveils Strategy for Blue Economy Why in News ? NITI Aayog CEO B. V. R. Subrahmanyam launched a report on India’s Blue Economy, outlining strategies to harness deep-sea and offshore fisheries. The initiative focuses on sustainable exploitation, coastal prosperity, and global leadership in marine resource governance, addressing challenges posed by climate change and …
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 MoreWest Misreads India’s Rise Syllabus GS 2: India and its neighbourhood Why in the News? Recently, an article in Foreign Affairs titled “India’s Great Power Delusions – How New Delhi’s Grand Strategy Thwarts Its Grand Ambitions” sparked debate by dismissing India’s rise as delusional, questioning its great power aspirations. Introduction Recently, an article in Foreign …
Read MoreTHE GENDER ANGLE TO INDIA’S ECONOMIC VULNERABILITIES Syllabus: GS-3: ● Gender Disparity ● Skill Development Why in the News? India, valued at $4.19 trillion, is set to become the world’s third-largest economy. However, proposed 50% U.S. tariffs on $40 billion exports threaten GDP growth. These tariffs will disproportionately hit labour-intensive sectors like textiles, gems, leather, …
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