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GREATER TRANSPARENCY IN INDIA’S BANKING SYSTEM Syllabus: GS 3: Banking system Issues related to Banking system Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft amendments to Basel III Pillar 3 disclosure norms to enhance transparency, strengthen market discipline, and align Indian banking disclosures with global regulatory standards. BASEL III FRAMEWORK ● …
Read MoreINDIA NEEDS TO WIN BACK FOREIGN INVESTORS Syllabus: GS 3: Indian economy and related issues. Balance of Payment . Why in the News? The Union government recently increased the effective import duty on gold from 6% to 15% to reduce imports and ease pressure on India’s balance of payments amid rising oil prices and external …
Read MoreIndia’s GDP Growth Projection For FY 2026–27 Why in the News? A report released by State Bank of India Research projects India’s economy to grow at 6.6% in FY 2026–27, compared to an estimated 7.5% growth in FY 2025–26. The report highlights India’s economic resilience despite global uncertainties, while also cautioning against risks from crude …
Read MoreTHE LABOUR CODES REDEFINE WAGES, EMPOWER THE WORKER Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and interventions Why in the News? India’s four labour codes are nearing nationwide implementation, triggering debates between industry groups and trade unions. While critics call for strikes, industry leaders argue that the reforms expand financial inclusion, social security coverage, and income protection, …
Read MoreTiger Global Verdict And India’s Investment Credibility Question Syllabus: GS-3: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Mobilization of Resources, Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s ruling in the Tiger Global tax dispute has revived concerns over tax certainty, treaty sanctity, and investor confidence in …
Read MoreWORLD BANK RETAINS INDIA FY27 GDP GROWTH FORECAST AT 6.5% Why in the News? Growth outlook unchanged: The World Bank has retained India‘s GDP growth forecast at 6.5% for FY 2026–27, considering factors such as environmental clearances and their impact on economic activities. Tariff assumption: The projection assumes continuation of 50% import tariffs by the …
Read MoreGOLDILOCKS OR DISTRESS-LOCKED? DEFLATION AND RURAL INDIA Syllabus: GS-3: ● Indian economy ● Growth and development Why in the News? Despite strong GDP growth and historically low inflation, recent macroeconomic data reveal sustained deflation, especially in rural and primary sectors. Falling prices in agriculture, stagnating wages, declining farm incomes, and rising loan defaults raise concerns …
Read MoreSOUTHERN STATES GAIN SHARE AS IT-LED FDI RISES Why in the News? FDI surge: India received $35.2 billion FDI in H1 FY26, an 18% rise over the same period last year, highlighting the need for robust environmental clearance processes to support sustainable growth. IT boost: FDI inflows into the IT sector doubled to $9 billion, …
Read MoreRBI’s Liquidity Push Masks Deeper Banking Stress Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Banking Sector & NBFCs, Statutory Bodies, Monetary Policy, Growth & Development Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced large-scale liquidity infusion measures, including Open Market Operations (OMOs) and dollar-rupee swap auctions, despite system liquidity being in surplus. This …
Read MoreRBI Boosts Liquidity Through OMOs and Swap: An Environmental Clearance Perspective Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a major environmental clearance-like liquidity infusion through ₹2 trillion Open Market Operations (OMOs) and a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap, amid persistent liquidity deficit, rupee pressure, and elevated government bond yields. This move can …
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