News: Government has decided to launch the fourth tranche of Bharat-22 Exchange traded fund(ETF) on October 3,2019. Facts: What are Exchange traded fund(ETF)? Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) are index funds that are listed and traded on stock exchanges just like regular shares. They are a basket of stocks with assigned weights that reflect the composition… Continue reading Bharat-22 ETF
Category: Factly – Indian Economy
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Indian economy. You can find all relevant Economy updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Financial Stability and Development Council(FSDC)
News:The sub-committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) has met to discuss measures to promote interest and competition in stressed asset markets. Facts: About FSDC: The Financial Stability and Development Council(FSDC) was set up by the Government as the apex level forum in December 2010.It is not a statutory body. The objective of… Continue reading Financial Stability and Development Council(FSDC)
Economic Advisory Council
News:Government of India has reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) for a period of two years with effect from 26th September 2019. Facts: About EAC-PM: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) is a non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India, specifically the Prime… Continue reading Economic Advisory Council
ADB cuts India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for FY20
News:Asian Development Bank has released an update to its flagship Asian Development Outlook,2019. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: The report has slashed India’s growth forecast for fiscal 2019-20 to 6.5% from 7% projected in July,2019. The growth was lowered due to slowdown in consumption and investment activities that hit manufacturing and service sectors. ADB… Continue reading ADB cuts India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.5% for FY20
SEBI sets up panel to suggest norms for social stock exchanges
News:Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has constituted a working group on Social Stock Exchanges (SSE). Facts: In Budget 2019,Finance Minister had proposed a social stock exchange for social enterprises and voluntary organisations working for social welfare to help them raise capital through debt, equity and mutual fund. About the working group: The working group… Continue reading SEBI sets up panel to suggest norms for social stock exchanges
Digital Payment Abhiyan
News:Nasscom’s Data Security Council of India(DSCI) has collaborated with Union Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) and Google India to launch ‘Digital Payment Abhiyan’. Facts: About Digital payment abhiyan: The campaign aims at increasing awareness about cashless payment, educate end-users on the benefits of making digital payments, online financial security and urge them to adopt… Continue reading Digital Payment Abhiyan
37th GST Council meeting
News:The 37th Goods & Services Tax(GST) Council meeting was held on 20th September 2019. Facts: Key Highlights of the meeting: Uniform GST rate of 12% to be levied on polypropylene bags and sacks used for packing of goods GST exempted on specified defence goods not manufactured in India Group insurance schemes for paramilitary forces under… Continue reading 37th GST Council meeting
Teaser loans
News:The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) may not allow State Bank of India(SBI) plan to offer teaser loans. Facts: About Teaser loans: Teaser loans are those which charge comparatively lower rates of interest in the first few years after which the rates are increased. Why RBI is against teaser loans? The RBI feels that some borrowers… Continue reading Teaser loans
SEBI tightens norms for liquid funds
News:The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has released a circular on risk management framework for liquid funds. Facts: About Liquid funds: Liquid funds belong to the debt category of mutual funds. They invest in very short-term market instruments like treasury bills, government securities among others. They are getting popular with retail investors due… Continue reading SEBI tightens norms for liquid funds
Explained: How the latest corporate tax rate cut impacts the economy
News:Finance Minister has announced to reduce the corporate tax rates in order to encourage manufacturing and boost private investment. Facts: About the tax rate cut:The government has taken the following decisions: Why the corporate tax rate cut? The corporate tax rate was reduced as the two other factors of the economy namely government expenditure (where… Continue reading Explained: How the latest corporate tax rate cut impacts the economy
