Source: The post “India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy” has been created, based on “India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy” published in “The Hindu” on 17 April 2026. India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s rural development model, led by the (NRLM), has evolved into a… Continue reading India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy
Tag: Indian Economy
In workers’ protests in Noida and beyond, a test of labour reforms
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Recent strikes by gig workers and protests by factory workers in Uttar Pradesh highlight low wages and poor working conditions. These events show the operational challenges in labour reforms. The four labour codes — Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, Industrial Relations Code, and Occupational Safety,… Continue reading In workers’ protests in Noida and beyond, a test of labour reforms
For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate
Source: The post “For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate” has been created, based on “For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate” published in “Indian Express” on 16 April 2026. For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s agricultural economy… Continue reading For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate
India Moving Up the Pharma Value Chain
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India has emerged as the “Pharmacy of the World” through affordable and quality generic medicines. However, biologics, biosimilars, and specialty drugs now account for over 40% of global pharmaceutical revenues. This shift is pushing India to move up the pharma value chain towards innovation and high-value therapeutics.… Continue reading India Moving Up the Pharma Value Chain
The Fallout of the West Asia Crisis on India’s Economy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the West Asia crisis have disrupted global energy supply chains. A partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has affected crude oil, gas and fertilizer flows. Prices have risen sharply. Even after a temporary ceasefire, supply chains may take time to stabilise.… Continue reading The Fallout of the West Asia Crisis on India’s Economy
Why do FPIs keep selling?
Source: The post “Why do FPIs keep selling?” has been created, based on “Why do FPIs keep selling?” published in “Business Standard” on 14 April 2026. Why do FPIs keep selling? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn more than $45 billion since October 2024, and their ownership in Indian… Continue reading Why do FPIs keep selling?
National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
Source: The post “National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)” has been created, based on “National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)” published in “PIB” on 14 April 2026. National Agriculture Market (e-NAM). UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is a pan-India electronic trading platform launched in April 2016 to integrate Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC)… Continue reading National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
Tapping Fisheries in Reservoirs
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Tapping fisheries in reservoirs has emerged as a key strategy in Budget 2026–27, which proposes integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars to increase fish farmers’ income. India is now the second-largest fish producer globally, with 197.75 lakh tonnes production, and 75% coming from inland fisheries,… Continue reading Tapping Fisheries in Reservoirs
Tourism Renaissance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Union Budget 2026–27 marks a shift from sporadic interventions to a structured, multi-dimensional tourism policy framework aligned with Viksit Bharat@2047. Tourism is now treated as a civilisational asset and growth engine, not a peripheral sector. It highlights tourism’s role in employment generation, foreign exchange earnings,… Continue reading Tourism Renaissance
The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Sports in India is growing beyond cricket, with athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Lakshya Sen expanding its reach. However, the sports ecosystem is not only about players and viewership. Sports goods manufacturing is a key but ignored pillar. Despite strong cultural engagement, India contributes only 0.5% to… Continue reading The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing
