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Rising Discrepancies Raise Questions Over India’s GDP Data Why in the News ? India’s new GDP series (base year 2022-23) has revealed a sharp rise in statistical discrepancies, raising concerns about data credibility. The gap between GDP and its components has widened, reviving debates on methodology, inflation measurement, and reliability of official estimates. Key Issues …
Read MoreMSME Ministry Launches Workshop on Online Dispute Portal Why in the News ? The Ministry of MSME organised the first National Workshop on Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Portal in New Delhi to promote faster, cost-effective dispute settlement. It aims to strengthen technology-driven mechanisms and improve ease of doing business for micro and small enterprises, fostering …
Read MoreINDIA LIKELY TO OPPOSE PERMANENT WTO MORATORIUM ON E-TRANSMISSION DUTIES Why in the News? WTO Negotiations: India set to oppose US proposal for permanent moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions. Policy Divide: Issue to be discussed at WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) amid developed–developing country differences, reflecting broader debates on sustainable development and pollution free …
Read MoreKerala’s Global Renaissance: Turning Paradox into a Blueprint for a Weightless Economy Syllabus: GS 3 Economic development Tourism sector Focus area The article highlights Kerala’s developmental paradox—high human capital, ecological fragility, and remittance dependence—and argues for a shift towards a globally integrated, innovation-driven “weightless economy.” It emphasises leveraging biodiversity, medical technology, marine resources, …
Read MoreFISCAL FEDERALISM AND THE 16TH FINANCE COMMISSION SHIFT Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Federalism Co-operative Federalism GS Paper -3 Mobilization of Resources WHY IN THE NEWS? The Sixteenth Finance Commission has recommended a revised framework for sharing India’s divisible tax pool for 2026–31, introducing efficiency-linked criteria and eliminating revenue-deficit grants. This marks a significant shift …
Read MoreNET FDI TURNS NEGATIVE FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT MONTH Why in the News? FDI Outflows: India’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) remained negative for the fourth consecutive month in November 2025, with outflows exceeding inflows. This trend has raised concerns about the impact on environmental clearances and project approvals. RBI Data: Latest data released in the …
Read MoreTIGER GLOBAL TAX CASE AND INVESTOR CONFIDENCE Why in the News? Supreme Court ruling has enabled reopening of tax assessment proceedings related to Tiger Global’s 2018 Flipkart stake sale. CBDT plans reassessment but has signalled a non-aggressive, legally cautious approach towards enforcement actions. Foreign investor sentiment is under scrutiny amid concerns over tax certainty and …
Read MoreRUPEE DEPRECIATION AND EXTERNAL PRESSURES Why in the News? Sharp depreciation: The Indian rupee slid 44 paise to ₹90.78 per US dollar, hovering close to its record low levels. Sustained weakness: The fall marked the third consecutive session of decline, signalling persistent pressure on the domestic currency. IMMEDIATE MARKET DEVELOPMENTS Dollar demand surge: Strong demand …
Read MoreCentral Banks, Fiscal Deficits, and Emerging Debt Risks Syllabus: GS-2: Planning , Mobilization of Resources , Fiscal Policy, Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies Why in the News ? Rising sovereign debt levels, especially in the United States, and the growing role of central banks in indirectly financing government deficits through quantitative easing (QE) and liquidity …
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 …
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