Source: The post “Transforming Financial security through Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana” has been created, based on “PMJJBY: The silent social security revolution” published in “BusinessLine” on 12th May 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Indian Economy Context: Banking and insurance are important pillars of economic stability and financial security. India’s financial inclusion journey began with the… Continue reading Transforming Financial security through Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
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Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline in a credit guarantee scheme
Source: The post “Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline in a credit guarantee scheme” has been created, based on “Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline in a credit guarantee scheme” published in “Indian Express” on 7 May 2026. Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline in a credit guarantee scheme. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: The government has… Continue reading Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline in a credit guarantee scheme
Understanding inequality in India’s growth story
Source: The post “Understanding inequality in India’s growth story” has been created, based on “Understanding inequality in India’s growth story” published in “The Hindu” on 7 May 2026. Understanding inequality in India’s growth story. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India has experienced rapid economic growth in recent decades. However, the Household Consumer Expenditure Survey… Continue reading Understanding inequality in India’s growth story
India’s Steel Sector Advances Towards Self-Reliance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s steel sector has emerged as a major driver of industrial growth, infrastructure expansion, and economic development. India became the world’s second-largest steel producer in 2018 and continues to retain this position. Rising domestic demand, increasing exports, policy support, and expanding production capacity are strengthening… Continue reading India’s Steel Sector Advances Towards Self-Reliance
India’s Energy Security Amid Conflicts
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine exposed India’s deep vulnerability to global energy disruptions. Rising crude oil prices, sanctions, shipping risks, and supply-chain disruptions quickly affected inflation, growth, industrial costs, and fuel supplies in India. The crisis showed that energy security is no longer… Continue reading India’s Energy Security Amid Conflicts
Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat
Source: The post “Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat” has been created, based on “Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat” published in “The Hindu” on 6 May 2026. Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Industrial sector accounts… Continue reading Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat
An Agenda for Risk Mitigation in Context of Vulnerability to FPI
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Markets often assume that India is highly vulnerable to oil shocks and FPI volatility. However, many indicators show stronger resilience than perceived. India has diversified growth drivers, stable domestic participation, and low external imbalance. Despite global shocks, macro fundamentals remain stable. The issue lies more in misreading… Continue reading An Agenda for Risk Mitigation in Context of Vulnerability to FPI
India’s capital account obsession
Source: The post “India’s capital account obsession” has been created, based on “India’s capital account obsession” published in “BusinessLine” on 4 May 2026. India’s capital account obsession. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The current account reflects earnings from trade in goods and services, along with factor income and transfers. The capital account records capital… Continue reading India’s capital account obsession
New credit loss norm could hurt
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Reserve Bank of India is shifting banks from the Incurred Loss (IL) model to the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework from April 1, 2027. This moves lending from a backward-looking approach to a forward-looking system. Banks must now anticipate future defaults and make provisions early. While… Continue reading New credit loss norm could hurt
India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
Source: The post “India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific” has been created, based on “India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific” published in “The Hindu” on 1 May 2026. India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India concluded… Continue reading India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
