PN3, amidst fragile capital flows

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The Union government has eased rules under Press Note 3 (PN3) to improve FDI inflows from land-border countries. This shift comes at a time when net FDI inflows have sharply declined despite strong gross inflows. The move also reflects improving India–China relations and aims to… Continue reading PN3, amidst fragile capital flows

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) – Significance and Challenges

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are duty-free enclaves treated as outside the customs territory for authorised operations. They support manufacturing, services, and warehousing through Free Trade Warehousing Zones. Their core aim is to boost exports, attract investment, create jobs, and build infrastructure. In India, SEZs have expanded economic… Continue reading Special Economic Zones (SEZs) – Significance and Challenges

Corporate Law Reforms

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s corporate regulatory framework is undergoing a shift to match the scale, speed, and complexity of modern business. The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 seeks to align company law with evolving needs by simplifying compliance, promoting digital governance, and reducing criminal penalties. It also reflects… Continue reading Corporate Law Reforms

PSUs and insolvency

Source: The post “PSUs and insolvency” has been created, based on “PSUs and insolvency” published in “BusinessLine” on 26 March 2026. PSUs and insolvency. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) was enacted to provide a time-bound framework for insolvency resolution of corporate entities in India. The Code applies… Continue reading PSUs and insolvency

The other Ether-blend solution: How DME could ease India’s LPG crisis

Source: The post “The other Ether-blend solution: How DME could ease India’s LPG crisis” has been created, based on “The other Ether-blend solution: How DME could ease India’s LPG crisis” published in “Economic Times” on 24 March 2026. The other Ether-blend solution: How DME could ease India’s LPG crisis. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India… Continue reading The other Ether-blend solution: How DME could ease India’s LPG crisis

Realising solar power’s potential for energy security

Source: The post “Realising solar power’s potential for energy security” has been created, based on “Realising solar power’s potential for energy security” published in “BusinessLine” on 24 March 2026. Realising solar power’s potential for energy security. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India remains heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, which exposes the country to… Continue reading Realising solar power’s potential for energy security

For public-health reform, fix urban governance

Source: The post “For public-health reform, fix urban governance” has been created, based on “For public-health reform, fix urban governance” published in “Indian Express” on 23 March 2026. For public-health reform, fix urban governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: Urban public health crises in India are often discussed mainly in terms of shortages of… Continue reading For public-health reform, fix urban governance

AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India faces a low tax-GDP ratio (16.36%) and high tax evasion (around 4.3% annual revenue loss). At the same time, AI is gaining importance in governance, as seen at the India AI Impact Summit (February 2026). In this situation, the use of AI in tax administration through… Continue reading AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges

India’s crude oil and gas reserves and why we are lagging on this count

Source: The post “India’s crude oil and gas reserves and why we are lagging on this count” has been created, based on “All you want to know about India’s crude oil and gas reserves and why we are lagging on this count” published in “BusinessLine” on  20 March 2026. India’s crude oil and gas reserves… Continue reading India’s crude oil and gas reserves and why we are lagging on this count

New GDP series, charting the path ahead

Source: The post “New GDP series, charting the path ahead” has been created, based on “New GDP series, charting the path ahead” published in “The Hindu” on  20 March 2026. New GDP series, charting the path ahead. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India has introduced a new GDP series with base year 2022–23, replacing… Continue reading New GDP series, charting the path ahead

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